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My Favorite Martian · 1999

My Favorite Martian (1999) is a Comedy / Family / Science Fiction film directed by Donald Petrie, starring Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley.

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Overview

Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.

Cast

Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah, Wallace Shawn, Christine Ebersole, Michael Lerner, Ray Walston

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Frequently asked

What is "My Favorite Martian" about?

Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.

When was "My Favorite Martian" released?

My Favorite Martian was released in 1999.

Who stars in "My Favorite Martian"?

The cast includes Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah.