Earthbound(1981)
A very spacey comedy
Earthbound Synopsis
A family of space aliens crash lands on Earth when their spaceship conks out.
Earthbound (1981) is a family, science fiction and comedy film directed by James L. Conway, released on January 27, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Burl Ives, Christopher Connelly, Meredith MacRae and Joseph Campanella. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James L. Conway
- Writers:
- Michael Fisher
- Status:
- Released
Earthbound Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burl Ives
as Ned Anderson
Christopher Connelly
as Zef
Meredith MacRae
as Lara
Joseph Campanella
as Conrad
Marc Gilpin
as Dalem
- Todd Porter
Todd Porter
as Tommy Anderson
- Mindy Dow
Mindy Dow
as Rosie
- Elissa Leeds
Elissa Leeds
as Teva
- Peter Isacksen
Peter Isacksen
as Willy
John Schuck
as Sheriff De Rita
Joey Forman
as Madden
Stuart Pankin
as Sweeney
Key crew
Directed by James L. Conway, written by Michael Fisher.
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Earthbound Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Earthbound – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Earthbound online?
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Earthbound (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Earthbound?
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The main cast of Earthbound (1981) includes Burl Ives, Christopher Connelly, Meredith MacRae, Joseph Campanella and Marc Gilpin. The film was directed by James L. Conway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Earthbound released?
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Earthbound was released on January 27, 1981 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Earthbound worth watching?
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Earthbound (1981) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, science fiction and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.