---
title: "Alien from L.A."
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alien-from-l-a-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31397
imdb_id: "tt0092532"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 3.5
vote_count: 76
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Alien from L.A. (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alien-from-l-a-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Alien from L.A. is a 1988 film classified under the genres of family, science fiction, adventure, and fantasy. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes and received a PG rating. The narrative follows a character named Wanda who initiates a search for her father after he disappears while on an expedition. Her journey leads her to discover a secret underground world located at the center of the earth. Within this subterranean society, the inhabitants do not believe that life exists on the surface. Consequently, Wanda and her father are perceived as outsiders and are taken for spies by the local population. The film was released in the United States on February 26, 1988. Information regarding the production, including the full cast and crew, is documented across various film databases. The project is categorized as a feature film, and its reception is tracked by audience and critic metrics on industry websites. This production remains a documented entry in the history of late twentieth-century cinema.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Albert Pyun
- **Networks / Studios**: The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kathy Ireland** as *Wanda Saknussemm*
- **William R. Moses** as *Guten 'Gus' Edway*
- **Don Michael Paul** as *Robbie*
- **Thom Mathews** as *Charmin'*
- **Simon Poland** as *Consul Triton Crassus / The Mailman*
- **Linda Kerridge** as *Roeyis Freki / Auntie Pearl*
- **Deep Roy** as *Mambino*
- **Jeff Celentano** as *Tola (as Jeff Weston)*
- **Richard Haines** as *Prof. Arnold Saknussemm*
- **Christian Andrews** as *Brick Bardo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Alien from L.A. online?
Alien from L.A. is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Alien from L.A. worth watching?
Alien from L.A. holds a community rating of 3.5/10 based on 76 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Alien from L.A. and when was it released?
Alien from L.A. is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Alien from L.A.?
Alien from L.A. was directed by Albert Pyun.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alien from L.A. — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31397)
- [Alien from L.A. (1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092532/fullcredits/)
- [Alien from L.A. (1988) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31397-alien-from-l-a/cast)
- [Alien From L.A.](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Alien from L.A. (1988) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/alien-from-la/1000879/credits/)
- [Alien from L.A. (1988)](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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