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1987 | 107 min | Family, Comedy, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

A mixed bag with no real highs. 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
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and families.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $65 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 128K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matthew Robbins

  • Hume CronynFrank Riley
  • Jessica TandyFaye Riley
  • Frank McRaeHarry Noble
  • Elizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval
  • Michael CarmineCarlos
  • Dennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor
  • Tom AldredgeSid Hogenson
  • Jane HoffmanMuriel Hogenson
  • John DiSantiGus
  • John PankowKovacs