My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) movie poster

My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988)

"She's gorgeous, and she's never been kissed. Needless to say, she's from another planet."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 34% (RT: 20%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyScience Fiction

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Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.7/10 (564 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Dan Aykroyd as Steven Mills
Kim Basinger as Celeste Martin
Jon Lovitz as Ron Mills
Alyson Hannigan as Jessie Mills
Joseph Maher as Lucas Budlong
Seth Green as Fred Glass
Ann Prentiss as The Voice of the Bag (voice)
Wesley Mann as Grady
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 564 votes. Critics scored it lower at 34%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Dan Aykroyd spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • During production of My Stepmother Is an Alien, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of My Stepmother Is an Alien was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

My Stepmother Is an Alien is a 1988 comedy, science fiction film directed by Richard Benjamin. Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr.

Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.

The film has been rated by 564 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, My Stepmother Is an Alien delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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