Movie

Planet 51

“Something strange is coming to their planet...Us!”

★ 5.9(2,173)20091h 31m

Animation Family Comedy Science Fiction Adventure

Planet 51 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jorge Blanco
Release date: 2009-11-19
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $104,945,765
Budget: $70,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: Ilion Animation Studios

Planet 51 — trailer

About Planet 51

Planet 51 is a 2009 movie in the Animation, Family and Comedy genres, directed by Jorge Blanco, starring Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott and Jessica Biel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 2,173 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Planet 51 in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Capt. Charles 'Chuck' Baker (voice)

Seann William Scott

Skiff (voice)

Jessica Biel

Neera (voice)

Justin Long

Lem / Rover (voice)

Gary Oldman

General Grawl (voice)

John Cleese

Professor Kipple (voice)

Alan Marriott

Glar (voice)

Freddie Benedict

Eckle (voice)

Mathew Horne

Soldier Vesklin (voice)

James Corden

Soldier Vernkot (voice)

Lewis Macleod

Additional Voices (voice)

Rupert Degas

Additional Voices / Chief Gorlock (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Planet 51 in United States?+

In United States, Planet 51 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Planet 51 on Netflix?+

Planet 51 is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Planet 51?+

Planet 51 has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Planet 51?+

Planet 51 stars Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel, Justin Long and Gary Oldman.

When did Planet 51 come out?+

Planet 51 is a 2009 movie directed by Jorge Blanco.

What genre is Planet 51?+

Planet 51 is Animation, Family, Comedy, Science Fiction and Adventure film.

Who directed Planet 51?+

Planet 51 was directed by Jorge Blanco.