Escape from Planet Earth
A celebrated alien daredevil and his cautious mission-control brother must turn their opposite talents into a rescue plan when spacefaring heroics go wrong.
Overview
A vibrant, satirical space opera unfolds as astronaut Scorch Supernova, initially eager to prove himself a hero, reluctantly answers a distress call and stumbles into a hilariously elaborate alien ambush. Rather than a traditional rescue mission, the film becomes a playful skewering of heroic tropes, contrasting Scorch’s bravado with the mundane realities of intergalactic bureaucracy and the unexpectedly relatable family dynamics of his alien captors. The narrative shifts focus from a thrilling escape to a surprisingly heartwarming exploration of familial obligation and self-discovery, punctuated by slapstick humor and a playfully villainous antagonist whose motivations stem from loneliness rather than conquest. This animated adventure isn't about conquering the galaxy, but about learning to appreciate the chaotic beauty of home – even if “home” includes a supremely irritating little brother and a planet full of eccentric aliens.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- bright
- whimsical
- breezy
- family movie night
- rainy day
Movie Details
- Director
- Cal Brunker
- Release Date
- 2013-02-14
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (847)
Cast
- Rob Corddry
- Brendan Fraser
- Jessica Alba
- Steve Zahn
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Ricky Gervais
- Gregg Binkley
- Sofía Vergara
- Kaitlin Olson
- Ashley Eckstein
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Escape from Planet Earth about?
- A celebrated alien daredevil and his cautious mission-control brother must turn their opposite talents into a rescue plan when spacefaring heroics go wrong.
- What is Escape from Planet Earth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Escape from Planet Earth as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Escape from Planet Earth violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Escape from Planet Earth as mild.
- How long is Escape from Planet Earth?
- Escape from Planet Earth runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Escape from Planet Earth?
- In United States, Escape from Planet Earth streams on Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
