Planet 51(2009)
“Something strange is coming to their planet...Us!”
Overview
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Director
Jorge Blanco
Studio
Ilion Animation Studios
Budget
$70M
Revenue
$105M
Cast
Dwayne Johnson
as Capt. Charles 'Chuck' Baker (voice)
Seann William Scott
as Skiff (voice)
Jessica Biel
as Neera (voice)
Justin Long
as Lem / Rover (voice)
Gary Oldman
as General Grawl (voice)
John Cleese
as Professor Kipple (voice)
Alan Marriott
as Glar (voice)
Freddie Benedict
as Eckle (voice)
Mathew Horne
as Soldier Vesklin (voice)
James Corden
as Soldier Vernkot (voice)
Lewis Macleod
as Additional Voices (voice)
Rupert Degas
as Additional Voices / Chief Gorlock (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$70M
Box Office
$105M
Production Companies
Ilion Animation Studios • Handmade Films • Atresmedia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Planet 51?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Planet 51 (2009).
What is Planet 51 about?▼
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
Who directed Planet 51?▼
Planet 51 was directed by Jorge Blanco and released in 2009. It is a animation, family, comedy, science fiction, adventure film.
How long is Planet 51?▼
Planet 51 has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Planet 51?▼
The cast of Planet 51 includes Dwayne Johnson as Capt. Charles 'Chuck' Baker (voice), Seann William Scott as Skiff (voice), Jessica Biel as Neera (voice), Justin Long as Lem / Rover (voice), Gary Oldman as General Grawl (voice) and more.
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