Earth Girls Are Easy

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Earth Girls Are Easy

PG

Released May 12, 1989

1h 40m

Musical

Comedy

Romance

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In this musical comedy, Valerie (Geena Davis) is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted (Charles Rocket), when she finds that a trio of aliens (Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans) have crashed their spaceship into her swimming pool. Once the furry beings are shaved at her girlfriend's salon, the women discover three handsome men underneath. After absorbing the native culture via television, the spacemen are ready to hit the dating scene in 1980s Los Angeles.

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Critics Consensus

Earth Girls Are Easy is messy, silly, and not particularly bright -- qualities it comes by honestly and deliberately.

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Alonso Duralde

Linoleum Knife

As funny and silly as ever, it's even more interesting to watch as a period piece, exulting in the dream of the San Fernando Valley of the 1980s.

Jan 19, 2015

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Variety Staff

Variety

Intended by director Julian Temple and his screenwriters to affectionately skewer Tinseltown lifestyles.

Dec 14, 2008

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Time Out

This is deliberately, gleefully vacuous entertainment, and any satirical edge is blunted by the film's obvious affection for its subject.

Jan 26, 2006

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

A lot of it is still funny, and the performances are charming. But if anyone born in 1990 or later watched this movie, they probably wouldn’t understand half of what happens. (35th anniversary)

Rated: 3.5/5

May 24, 2024

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

This is a movie that raises its bad taste as a defiant banner, which will have sworn defenders and staunch enemies. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 27, 2022

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Saffron Maeve

Film Inquiry

Earth Girls Are Easy manages to both subvert and give in to the conventions of its time, creating a work so singularly absurd and campy, you can't not enjoy it.

Mar 13, 2021

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Carlos I

Earth Girls Are Easy is a goofy, silly little movie that's still as fun as I've always found it to be. The film leans into its own absurdity, and that's precisely what makes it so charming. I love the movie's mix of vibrant colors, catchy songs, and outlandish premise. It's a perfect escape into a world where everything is just a little bit ridiculous, and it's all the better for it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/25

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christine D.

If you’re looking for a corky, funny and sweet , light , romantic sci-fi I highly recommend this movie. it’s totally weird but in all the right ways. You’ll laugh so much and be completely entertained. It’s a mixture of the movie Barbie meets Alien Nation .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Dallas H

Earth Girls Are Easy is an extremely cheesy '80s musical about alien invaders. And it's a perfect fit for a double feature with Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984). And I lost it with referring to Wesson Vegetable Oil as an "essential oil" to be used for romantic pleasure.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Erik B

A fever dream of a musical; this movie stars a ton of folks who would go on to huge things...but I wonder if they prefer to leave this one off their resumes. I find it enjoyable if a little grating, and I'm totally smitten with Geena Davis...but this is definitely not a film for everyone.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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alan g

Piece of 80s history but fun. Campy, over the top. Jeff Goldblum is perfect for this movie. Geena Davis is too intellectual for the role but ok. Very cheesy "special effects". I liked the scene where she destroys the Commodore computer. Who knew that the entire cast were so young and buff.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Lou B

This is a fun 80's movie with a great cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Synopsis

In this musical comedy, Valerie (Geena Davis) is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted (Charles Rocket), when she finds that a trio of aliens (Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans) have crashed their spaceship into her swimming pool. Once the furry beings are shaved at her girlfriend's salon, the women discover three handsome men underneath. After absorbing the native culture via television, the spacemen are ready to hit the dating scene in 1980s Los Angeles.

Director: Julien Temple
Producer: Tony Garnett
Screenwriter: Julie Brown, Charlie Coffey, Terrence E. McNally
Distributor: Vestron Pictures
Production Co: DeLaurentiis Productions, Kestrel Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 5, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.9M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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