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“Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.”

★ 6.7 / 10 (854 votes)December 18, 1987107 minEN
FamilyComedyScience Fiction

In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.

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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1987
StatusReleased
Runtime107 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$65,088,797
ProductionAmblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
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Director

Matthew Robbins

Writers

Matthew Robbins, Brent Maddock, Mick Garris, S.S. Wilson

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Cast

Hume CronynHume CronynFrank Riley
Jessica TandyJessica TandyFaye Riley
Frank McRaeFrank McRaeHarry Noble
Elizabeth PeñaElizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval
Michael CarmineMichael CarmineCarlos
Dennis BoutsikarisDennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor
Tom AldredgeTom AldredgeSid Hogenson
Jane HoffmanJane HoffmanMuriel Hogenson
John DiSantiJohn DiSantiGus
John PankowJohn PankowKovacs
MacIntyre DixonMacIntyre DixonDeWitt
Michael GreeneMichael GreeneLacey, Real Estate Developer
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