Overview

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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Ignotus Award for Best Audiovisual Production (2010)
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Nominations
Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film (2010)
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Box office
Grossed $105M worldwide, about 1.5 times its $70M budget
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Credits scene
Has a mid-credits scene
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Music
Music by James Seymour Brett
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