Mars Attacks! 1996
"Nice planet. We'll take it!"
Tim Burton's *Mars Attacks! (1996)* delivers a hilarious yet chaotic sci-fi satire that flips the script on first-contact disasters.
Director: Tim Burton
Cast
Jack Nicholson
President Dale / Art Land
Glenn Close
Marsha Dale
Annette Bening
Barbara Land
Pierce Brosnan
Donald Kessler
Danny DeVito
Rude Gambler
Martin Short
Jerry Ross
Sarah Jessica Parker
Nathalie Lake
Michael J. Fox
Jason Stone
Rod Steiger
General Decker
Tom Jones
Tom Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars Attacks! (1996) about?
The film follows humanity's disastrous first contact with Martians, who begin with peaceful intentions but quickly escalate into full-scale planetary war. After a diplomatic faux pas annihilates Congress, Earth's military strikes back in a fight for survival.
Who directed Mars Attacks!?
Tim Burton, the visionary behind *Edward Scissorhands* and *Beetlejuice*, directs this offbeat sci-fi comedy with his signature gothic whimsy.
Who stars in Mars Attacks!?
Jack Nicholson headlines alongside Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, and Danny DeVito in this star-studded ensemble.
Is Mars Attacks! (1996) worth watching?
If you love offbeat sci-fi with razor-sharp satire and Burton's signature style, *Mars Attacks!* is a cult classic worth watching. Its blend of comedy and chaos makes it a standout in the genre, even if it's not a serious take on alien invasions.
How long is Mars Attacks!?
The film runs for 106 minutes.
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About Mars Attacks! (1996) — Tim Burton's Wild Sci-Fi Comedy Chaos
Tim Burton's *Mars Attacks! (1996)* delivers a hilarious yet chaotic sci-fi satire that flips the script on first-contact disasters.
When a fleet of Martian spacecraft hovers over Earth's most iconic cities, humanity braces for the worst—yet optimistic scientists assure us the aliens mean peace. But all bets are off when a diplomatic blunder leads to total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, sparking a global nuclear showdown. With Jack Nicholson as the clueless U.S. President and a stellar ensemble cast, Burton blends sharp wit with retro pulp aesthetics, crafting a visually eccentric comedy where chaos reigns supreme.
