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Movie Info

A shaggy alien and a 12-year-old boy (Neil Patrick Harris) form a band and bail out oldsters (Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters) with a benefit concert.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

fantasy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Linda Shayne
Runtime:

1h 32m

Cast & Crew

Ned Beatty
Grandpa

Neil Patrick Harris
Billy Johnson

Shelley Winters
Rita

Peggy Lipton
Mom

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Little Richard
Mayor

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Audience Reviews for The Purple People Eater

Aug 28, 2013

I both loved and hated this movie. On one hand, we have a great message for both kids and adults to get involved with their families and communities to make a difference in each others lives for the good of all, and to have fun in life. But on the other hand, this was completely corny and cheesy, and the purple monster was stupid and annoying. I'd recommend having your kids watch it, but it'll be hard to watch it with them.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Jan 21, 2010

Strictly for the kiddies though Shelley Winters and Ned Beatty manage to give it some dignity. Interesting to see Neil Patrick Harris at such a young age. Terrific soundtrack for fans of 50's pop.

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