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Mars Attacks! (1996): movie guide
Mars Attacks! (1996) is a Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction running about 106 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 6,139 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-12-13
- Runtime: 106 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-12-13
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What is Mars Attacks! about?
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.
Cast highlights
Mars Attacks! features Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-12-13. Runtime: 106 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (6,139 votes). Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Mars Attacks!?
- Mars Attacks! is listed as Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is Mars Attacks!?
- Mars Attacks! runs about 106 minutes.
- Who stars in Mars Attacks!?
- Cast highlights include Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short.
- Does Cinema Box stream Mars Attacks!?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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