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Movie poster: Mars Attacks! (1996)
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Mars Attacks!

1996 · 106 min Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1996
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director Tim Burton
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (5818 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Tim Burton

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

President Dale / Art Land

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Marsha Dale

Annette Bening

Annette Bening

Barbara Land

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Donald Kessler

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Rude Gambler

Martin Short

Martin Short

Jerry Ross

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Nathalie Lake

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Jason Stone

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

General Decker

Tom Jones

Tom Jones

Tom Jones

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