Luis and the Aliens 2018
“Extraterrestrial. Extra trouble.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- Christoph Lauenstein, Wolfgang Lauenstein
- Networks
- Ulysses Filmproduktion, Fabrique d'images, A. Film Production
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex
What is Luis and the Aliens?
Luis and the Aliens is a 2018 animated family film directed by Christoph Lauenstein and Wolfgang Lauenstein. The story centers on an eleven-year-old boy named Luis who encounters three extraterrestrial visitors after they crash their UFO into his home.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- May 9, 2018
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg
- Studios
- Ulysses Filmproduktion, Fabrique d'images, A. Film Production
- Genres
- Animation, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 196 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ulysses Filmproduktion, Fabrique d'images, A. Film Production
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Overview
Luis and the Aliens is a 2018 animated family film directed by Christoph Lauenstein and Wolfgang Lauenstein. The story centers on an eleven-year-old boy named Luis who encounters three extraterrestrial visitors after they crash their UFO into his home. These three lovable aliens arrive on Earth after viewing an infomercial and developing a specific desire to acquire a vibrating mat featured on a home-shopping channel. In exchange for Luis assisting them in locating the items they seek, the aliens intervene to prevent him from being sent away to a boarding school. This arrangement leads the group into an exciting series of adventures. The film features a voice cast that includes Ian Coppinger and various performers credited for roles such as Luis Sonntag, Armin Sonntag, Wabo, Nag, and Mr. Winter. The production has a runtime of one hour and twenty-six minutes and received a G rating. It was released in the United States on August 17, 2018.
Should you watch it?
“An eleven-year-old boy teams up with three crash-landed aliens to avoid being sent to boarding school.”
- Features a unique premise involving aliens obsessed with home-shopping channel products.
- Follows an exciting adventure centered on an eleven-year-old protagonist.
- Directed by Christoph and Wolfgang Lauenstein.
- The plot is considered thin and relies on an absurd premise regarding an infomercial product.
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted animated family films about extraterrestrial friendships and childhood escapades.
This is a family-oriented animated feature with a light tone and a runtime of one hour and twenty-six minutes.
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Where can I stream Luis and the Aliens?
The film is available on various platforms, and you can check current availability through services like Plex.
Is this film worth watching?
Whether the film is worth watching depends on your preference for simple, family-oriented animated adventures.
How long is the film?
The runtime for Luis and the Aliens is one hour and twenty-six minutes.
Is this a television series?
No, it is a standalone feature film released in 2018.
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