The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
An alien anthropologist hilariously studies human romance while Billy and Jenny stumble toward a genuine connection.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- playful
- date night
- quirky comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally found the inventive premise and comic concept undercut by an uneven, conventional romantic narrative.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
An alien anthropologist narrates a documentary-style examination of human dating and reproduction.
The extraterrestrial narrator misunderstands specific human rituals while recognizing their broader emotional significance.
Billy and Jenny's relationship develops through a club meeting, lost contact information, conversations, family introductions, and increasing intimacy.
The film presents ordinary American romance through science-fictional alien commentary and comic social analysis.
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The Truth About Cats & Dogs
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Kissing Jessica Stein
relationship-centered comedy with awkward intimacy, friendship advice, and satirical social observation
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Abugov
- Release Date
- 1999-09-03
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (78)
Cast
- Mackenzie Astin
- Carmen Electra
- David Hyde Pierce
- Markus Redmond
- Lucy Liu
- Lisa Rotondi
- Sharon Wyatt
- Jack Kehler
- Leo Rossi
- Antonette Saftler
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human about?
- An alien anthropologist hilariously studies human romance while Billy and Jenny stumble toward a genuine connection.
- What is The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human.
- What did critics think of The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human?
- Critics generally found the inventive premise and comic concept undercut by an uneven, conventional romantic narrative.
- Which films are like The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human?
- Films with a similar feel include The Truth About Cats & Dogs, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and Kissing Jessica Stein.
- How long is The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human?
- The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human?
- In United States, The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
