When was Mars Attacks! released?

Mars Attacks! was released on 1996-12-13.

How long is Mars Attacks!?

Mars Attacks! runs 106 minutes.

What genre is Mars Attacks!?

Mars Attacks! belongs to these genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Mars Attacks!?

The main cast includes Frank Welker, Sylvia Sidney, Paul Winfield.

Is there a trailer for Mars Attacks!?

Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.

Mars Attacks!

Nice planet. We'll take it!

Key facts

Release date: 1996-12-13
Runtime: 106 min
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction
Rating: 6.4

In short

Mars Attacks! is a 1996 Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction film. It runs 106 minutes and is rated 6.4/10 on TMDB. It was released on 1996-12-13.

Updated 2026-10-17

Overview

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.

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Attacks! released?: Mars Attacks! was released on 1996-12-13.
How long is Mars Attacks!?: Mars Attacks! runs 106 minutes.
What genre is Mars Attacks!?: Mars Attacks! belongs to these genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Mars Attacks!?: The main cast includes Frank Welker, Sylvia Sidney, Paul Winfield.
Is there a trailer for Mars Attacks!?: Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.