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"Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open."
Audience Score
67
PG 1 hr 46 minDec 18th, 1987Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Fantasy
In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.
DirectorMatthew Robbins
StarringHume CronynJessica TandyFrank McRae

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Cast & Crew

Hume Cronyn
as Frank Riley
Jessica Tandy
as Faye Riley
Frank McRae
as Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña
as Marisa Esteval

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 18th, 1987
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 16th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Movie Tags:spacecraft

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