Where to Watch Purple People Eater (1988)

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Purple People Eater' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Purple People Eater' right now, here are some finer points about the Motion Picture Group, The comedy flick.

Released December 1st, 1988, 'Purple People Eater' stars Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Neil Patrick Harris, Peggy Lipton The PG movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a user score of 49 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 11 experienced users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord." .