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title: "Pete's Meteor"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pete-s-meteor-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 60312
imdb_id: "tt0126423"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "R"
---

# Pete's Meteor (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pete-s-meteor-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Pete's Meteor".
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Sources Analysis:
[1] TMDB: Title: Pete's Meteor (2002). US Release: 12/31/2002. Genres: Drama and Crime. Runtime: 1h 44m. Rating: R.
[2] TMDB Cast/Crew: Synopsis: Lives change for members of an Irish family after a meteor crashes in their backyard. The kids believe that it was sent down to them by their dead parents, but the government hauls the rock away and sends it to the local university.
[3] Wikipedia: Title: Pete's Meteor. Year: 1998. Genre: Irish drama film. Writer/Director: Joe O'Byrne. Stars: Mike Myers. Character: Mike Myers plays a drug dealer living in the slums of Dublin. Plot: He tries to financially provide for the three children of his dead brother. The children's lives are forever changed when a meteor crashes...
[4] IMDb: Title: Pete's Meteor (1998). Cast/Crew credits.
[5] Plex: Synopsis: Same as [2].

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joe O'Byrne

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brenda Fricker** as *Lily*
- **Alfred Molina** as *Hugh*
- **Mike Myers** as *Pete*
- **Ian Costello** as *Micky*
- **Jamie McCormack** as *Boy*
- **John Kavanagh** as *Sergeant Maloney*
- **Dervla Kirwan** as *Carmel*
- **Fiona Glascott** as *Mary*
- **Kieran Aherne** as *Mr. Conway*
- **Donncha Crowley** as *Gravedigger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pete's Meteor online?
Pete's Meteor is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Pete's Meteor worth watching?
Pete's Meteor holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Pete's Meteor and when was it released?
Pete's Meteor is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Pete's Meteor?
Pete's Meteor was directed by Joe O'Byrne.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pete's Meteor — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/60312)
- [Pete's Meteor (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/60312-pete-s-meteor/cast)
- [Pete's Meteor - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete%27s_Meteor)
- [Pete's Meteor (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126423/fullcredits/)
- [Where to Watch Pete's Meteor (2002) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/petes-meteor)
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