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Phil the Alien

Seen it?

2004 | 82 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of fans of close encounters and anyone who likes secrets inside secrets. The aliens are the hook, but the human reactions are the story. If you loved Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, start here. Nobody is quite who they seem.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 22 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.

Phil the Alien crashes to Earth and find himself alone in the wilds of northern Canada. In the process of going home he goes from drunk to christian rock singer to mass murder.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Stefaniuk

  • Rob StefaniukPhil the Alien
  • Nicole De BoerMadame Madame
  • Brad McGinnesJoey
  • Jason JonesAgent Orange
  • Graham GreeneWolf
  • Boyd BanksSlim
  • Joe FlahertyThe Beaver (voice)
  • Bruce HunterJones
  • Seán CullenSammy the Alien
  • John KapelosThe General