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Where to watch Planet 51 (2009) tonight

Planet 51 (2009) runs 1 h 31 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 5.9 from 2,242 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 31 min — ends 9:31 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released
November 19, 2009
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 from 2,242 votes
Director
Jorge Blanco
Starring
Justin Long, Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Seann William Scott
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Animation and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Planet 51?
Planet 51 is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Planet 51 rated?
Planet 51 is rated PG in the US.
Is Planet 51 a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Animation and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Planet 51?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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