Earthbound(2012)
Earthbound Synopsis
At eleven years old Joe Norman is told by his dying father that he is an alien hiding on earth. Joe believes him. He grows up to be a die-hard fan-boy working in a comic shop. When he falls for down-to-earth Maria, a fellow sci-fi fan, he is inspired to lead a more normal social existence. Until intergalactic bounty hunters track Joe down at his new office and the couple soon learn the dangerous truth about who Joe really is.
Earthbound (2012) is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and romance film directed by Alan Brennan, released on February 6, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Rafe Spall, Jenn Murray, Stephen Hogan and David Morrissey. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Brennan
- Writers:
- Alan Brennan
- Producers:
- Heidi Madsen
- Cinematographer:
- P.J. Dillon
- Composer:
- Liam Bates
- Production:
- Ripple World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Earthbound Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rafe Spall
as Joe
Jenn Murray
as Maria
Stephen Hogan
as Dr.Richard Webb
David Morrissey
as Bill Norman
Rory Keenan
as Gordon
Aoife Duffin
as Liz
Carrie Crowley
as Vera Ellis
- John Lynn
John Lynn
as Phil
- Milo Pilkington Massey
Milo Pilkington Massey
as Young Joe
Ned Dennehy
as Kilson
Peter Vollebregt
as Brett 'Rocky' Calhoun
Key crew
Directed by Alan Brennan, written by Alan Brennan, produced by Heidi Madsen.
Explore more Comedy titles
Earthbound Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 16 ratings.
You may also like
Date with an Angel
1987
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992
Superintelligence
2020
Meet Cute
2022
Weird Science
1985
Real Men
1987
Chaos Walking
2021
Barbarella
1968
Moonshot
2022
Shorts
2009
Henry Danger: The Movie
2025
My Stepmother Is an Alien
1988
Hulk vs. Wolverine
2009
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
2008
Secret Headquarters
2022
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
2024
Injustice
2021
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
2017
*batteries not included
1987
Creator
1985
Movies similar to Earthbound
Annihilator
1986
Zapping-Alien@Mozart-Balls
2009
Science Friction
2012
Space Probe Taurus
1965
The Lake
1998
Xenobot
2025
Suroh: Alien Hitchhiker
1996
Imitation Girl
2017
The Secret Life of Words
2005
Alienoid: Return to the Future
2024
Alien
1979
AVP: Alien vs. Predator
2004
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
Casey Jones: Live Wire
2022
K-PAX
2001
Predator 2
1990
War of the Worlds
2005
Mars Attacks!
1996
Predator
1987
Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour
2023
Earthbound – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Earthbound online?
+
Earthbound (2012) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Earthbound?
+
The main cast of Earthbound (2012) includes Rafe Spall, Jenn Murray, Stephen Hogan, David Morrissey and Rory Keenan. The film was directed by Alan Brennan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Earthbound released?
+
Earthbound was released on February 6, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Earthbound worth watching?
+
Earthbound (2012) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.