• Planet 51 (2009)

    When astronaut Capt. Charles "Chuck" Baker lands on Planet 51, he thinks he is the first life form to set foot there. He gets the surprise of his life when he learns that it is inhabited by little green people who live in an idyllic version of 1950s America -- complete with a universal fear of alien invasion.

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Planet 51
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Release Date: November 20th, 2009

DVD Release Date: March 9th, 2010

PG |1 hr 31 min

Plot Summary

When astronaut Capt. Charles "Chuck" Baker lands on Planet 51, he thinks he is the first life form to set foot there. He gets the surprise of his life when he learns that it is inhabited by little green people who live in an idyllic version of 1950s America -- complete with a universal fear of alien invasion.

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, Seann William Scott, John Cleese, Alan Marriott, Freddie Benedict

Director: Jorge Blanco

Genres: Adventure , Animated , Comedy , Science Fiction , Children

Production Co: Ilion Animation Studios

Distributors: Sony Pictures Entertainment

Keywords: Hilarious, Engaging, Quest, Best friend, Love interest, Friendship, Rescue, Charming

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 63
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    Although not bowling me over, Planet 51 is a jolly and good-looking animated feature in glorious 2-D. show more

  • 50
    Rene RodriguezMiami Herald

    What's missing is originality and story and inventiveness. show more

  • 50
    Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter

    A perky though not terribly imaginative feature aimed primarily at youngsters. show more

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Awards

Winner Best Animated Film
Los Premios Goya (2010)