---
title: "Mars Needs Moms"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mars-needs-moms-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50321
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Mars Needs Moms (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mars-needs-moms-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mars Needs Moms is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Adventure, Animation, Family. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Pictures, ImageMovers Digital. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boy races against alien kidnappers to rescue his mother and learns what makes moms extraordinary."

### Why Watch
- Colorful animation using performance capture
- Humorous adventure featuring a brave child protagonist
- Voice cast includes Seth Green and Joan Cusack

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed reception, with audience scores around half positive
- Tone & Suitability: The film is PG‑rated, offering mild sci‑fi action and humor suitable for children and families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, family, animated, science-fiction, heartwarming

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/mars-needs-moms-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon Wells
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Pictures, ImageMovers Digital

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Seth Green** as *Milo (performance capture)*
- **Seth Robert Dusky** as *Milo (voice) (as Seth Dusky)*
- **Joan Cusack** as *Mom (voice)*
- **Dan Fogler** as *Gribble (voice)*
- **Breckin Meyer** as *Alien (voice)*
- **Elisabeth Harnois** as *Ki (voice)*
- **Tom Everett Scott** as *Milo's Dad (voice)*
- **Mindy Sterling** as *Supervisor (voice)*
- **Julene Renee** as *Martian (voice)*
- **Raymond Ochoa** as *Martian Hatchling (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What source material inspired the film?
It is based on the Berkeley Breathed comic book.

### Q: Which animation technique was used?
The movie was created using performance capture technology.

### Q: Who are some of the main voice actors?
The cast includes Seth Green, Dan Fogler, Elisabeth Harnois, Mindy Sterling, and Joan Cusack.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It received a PG rating in the United States.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs about one hour and twenty‑eight minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mars Needs Moms — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50321)
- [Máma mezi Marťany 51% [Mars Needs Moms] (2011) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/263241-mama-mezi-martany)
- [Mars Needs Moms - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Needs_Moms)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*