The Man Who Loved UFOs
Seen it?2024 | 107 min | Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 and fantasy fans. If you loved The Man Who Fell to Earth, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the late 1980s, journalist José de Zer seeks proof of alien life in Argentina — even if he has to fake evidence — causing a surreal media circus.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Diego Lerman
- Leonardo SbaragliaJosé de Zer
- Sergio PrinaChango
- Osmar NúñezSaporitti
- Renata LermanMarti
- María MerlinoRoxy
- Agustín RittanoIng. Sixto Schiaffino
- Norman BriskiChecho
- Daniel AráozRecabarren
- Mónica AyosLa Monica
- Paula GrinszpanAlicia