What Planet Are You From?

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"To save his planet, an alien must find a woman on Earth to have his baby. There's just one problem."
  • R
  • 2000
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 5.6  (9,782)
  • 41

What Planet Are You From? is a 2000 sci-fi comedy film directed by Mike Nichols and stars Garry Shandling, Annette Bening, John Goodman, Greg Kinnear, and Ben Kingsley. The movie revolves around an alien named Harold Anderson (Shandling) who is sent to Earth by an advanced race of beings from the planet Lirgonne to impregnate a human woman as a part of a secretive plan to take over the world.

Harold is a typical extraterrestrial abductee - he is asexual, emotionless, and has a bald head. He arrives on Earth and begins his mission, choosing a saucy and lonely stewardess named Susan Hart (Bening), who wants a baby but has no interest in a relationship. Harold sets his sights on Susan and begins to woo her with his out-of-this-world charm.

However, his advances are awkward, and he doesn't seem to understand human emotions or social cues. His extraterrestrial aspect doesn't help either, and Susan's friends and family quickly become suspicious of him. Meanwhile, Harold's colleagues back on Lirgonne follow his movements closely, and he must evade their attempts to monitor and control his actions on Earth.

As Harold continues to pursue Susan, he discovers that he's becoming more human every day. He becomes more attached to her, and his previous mission to impregnate her starts to fade in his mind. Instead, he realizes that he has a newfound appreciation for love and the value of relationships.

The movie has a stellar supporting cast, including John Goodman as the hilariously macho and philandering Perry, Susan's coworker, and Greg Kinnear as Roland Jones, a National Public Radio producer who becomes close to Susan. Despite its comedic nature, What Planet Are You From? also explores serious themes, such as what it means to be human, the role of love and relationships in life, and the importance of communication.

Overall, What Planet Are You From? is an entertaining and thought-provoking movie that showcases the humor and unique perspective of Garry Shandling. The movie's themes are timeless and relevant, making it a great choice for a fun and insightful night in.

What Planet Are You From? is a 2000 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.6 and a MetaScore of 41.

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  • Release Date
    2000
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (9,782)
  • Metascore
    41
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