What on Earth!

1967 0h 10m EN

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6.5

SOLID

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7.1

IMDB

★6.5TMDB · 12★7.1IMDB · 340

Animation

Synopsis

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In this Academy Award–nominated animated satire, Martian observers analyze life on Earth and reach a startling conclusion: automobiles appear to be the planet’s dominant species, while humans function merely as their parasites. Directed by Les Drew and Kaj Pindal, the film humorously critiques modern society’s dependence on the car.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Donald Brittain
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Les Drew
Writers: Donald Brittain, Kaj Pindal
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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1 / 5

RUNTIME

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Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 5

ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0062353 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Les Drew directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
259 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt0062353 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 10 min · 0h 10m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: What on Earth! (1967)
IMDB rating: 7.1/10 · 340 votes

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Also by

Les Drew

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What people are saying

CinemaSerf2024-09-05
★ 7/10
Is there life on Earth? From a Martian perspective, their scientists discover that humans have four wheels, guzzle fuel and basically just party through life before undergoing the ultimate process of recycling/sex! This animation is great fun, as is the narrative - it pokes fun at the simplest of activities we do in our cars - petrol stations, traffic jams, car washes and it even attributes human traits to the humble traffic light! Accompanied by a swinging soundtrack, this is well worth a watch, as the Martians wonder what is the purpose of an "Earthling"!

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