Meet Dave poster

Meet Dave (2008)

Film · 1h 30m · Rated PG

Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Miniature aliens piloting a human-shaped spaceship discover Earth love while on a whimsical, feel-good adventure.

Big broad humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video and Starz.

Meet Dave parents guide

Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Meet Dave about?

A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byBrian Robbins
StarringEddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Scott Caan, Ed Helms, Kevin Hart

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