Aliens in the Attic
Seen it?2009 | 86 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, 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
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A group of kids must protect their vacation home from invading aliens.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$60 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Schultz
- Carter JenkinsTom Pearson
- Austin ButlerJake Pearson
- Ashley FrenchBethany Pearson
- Ashley BoettcherHannah Pearson
- Robert HoffmanRicky Dillman
- Doris RobertsNana Rose Pearson
- Henri YoungArt Pearson
- Regan YoungLee Pearson
- Kevin NealonStuart Pearson
- Gillian VigmanNina Pearson