Xaver
Seen it?1986 | 86 min | Science Fiction, Comedy
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 sci-fi fans. If you loved Sleeper, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Xaver is a rural rube who comes across a disabled spaceship in this light comedy. Alois is the alien who is befriended by Xaver and his busty sweetheart. Alois is disguised as just another Alpine tourist as the three search for a fuel pump to fix the engine of the spacecraft.
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
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Werner Possardt
- Rupert SeidlXaver
- Carlos PavlidisAlien / 'Alois'
- Gabi FischerAnni
- Marinus BrandHubert
- Heinz-Josef BraunEberhard
- Josef ThalmaierPriest
- Günther SchönbornFerdl
- Erich MeisterMayor
- Josef MetzgerAnnouncer
- Rudi WallnerKonrad