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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresComedy, Science Fiction
Votes610
DirectorRichard Benjamin
WritersHerschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris, Jonathan Reynolds
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Stepmother Is an Alien
About My Stepmother Is an Alien
Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.
Directed by Richard Benjamin, My Stepmother Is an Alien leans on a strong ensemble — Dan Aykroyd, Kim Basinger, Jon Lovitz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1988.
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