Doin' Time on Planet Earth
"A story of teenage alienation."
Originally released in 1988. Doin' Time on Planet Earth is a comedy film. directed by Charles Matthau. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nicholas Strouse, Andrea Thompson, and Martha Scott
Synopsis
Ryan Richmond is an eccentric teenager living with his mother, father, sister and brother in the Holiday Inn they own in Sunnyvale, Arizona, the prune capital of the world. Is it any wonder that he wants to go to Saudi Arabaia for college and leave Sunnyvale far, far behind? He spends his days at school with his sex-obsessed best friend Dan Forrester and lusts after Lisa Winston, the sexy lounge singer who his parents have hired to perform at the Holiday Inn. Stuck without a date for his brother's wedding to a senator's daughter, Ryan goes to a computer dating service, which asks him such questions as "Can you breathe foreign substances?" Soon, Ryan is told that he may be an alien stuck on Earth along with thousands of others. Soon, Charles and Edna Pinsky show up and tell him that he may an alien prince meant to lead his brethren home. And that's when things get out of control...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nicholas Strouse
as Ryan Richmond
Andrea Thompson
as Lisa Winston
Martha Scott
as Virginia Camalier
Adam West
as Charles Pinsky
Hugh Gillin
as Fred Richmond
Matt Adler
as Dan Forrester
Timothy Patrick Murphy
as Jeff Richmond
Candice Azzara
as Edna Pinsly
Isabelle Walker
as Jenny Camalier
Gloria Henry
as Mary Richmond
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
- Golan-Globus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doin' Time on Planet Earth about?
Ryan Richmond is an eccentric teenager living with his mother, father, sister and brother in the Holiday Inn they own in Sunnyvale, Arizona, the prune capital of the world. Is it any wonder that he...
Who directed Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
Doin' Time on Planet Earth was directed by Charles Matthau.
How long is Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
Doin' Time on Planet Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Doin' Time on Planet Earth released?
Doin' Time on Planet Earth was released on September 16, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doin' Time on Planet Earth?
The main cast of Doin' Time on Planet Earth includes Nicholas Strouse, Andrea Thompson, Martha Scott, Adam West, Hugh Gillin.