Planet 51 movie poster

Planet 51

"Something strange is coming to their planet...Us!"

November 19, 2009 1h 31m 5.9/10 (2,106 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Planet 51 is a animation/family film. directed by Jorge Blanco.

Starring Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, and Jessica Biel

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 19, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (2,106 votes)
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Budget $70M Production budget
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Box Office $104.9M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Spain + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$104,945,765

Production Companies

  • Ilion Animation Studios
  • Handmade Films
  • Atresmedia

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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 w...

Who directed Planet 51?

Planet 51 was directed by Jorge Blanco.

How long is Planet 51?

Planet 51 has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Planet 51 released?

Planet 51 was released on November 19, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Planet 51?

The main cast of Planet 51 includes Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Gary Oldman.

Is Planet 51 worth watching?

Planet 51 has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 2,106 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.