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Coneheads
1993 87 min United States of America PG 12+
★4.9
Comedy, Science Fiction
Director: Steve Barron
🎭 Based on
«Saturday Night Live»
Trailers
Description
A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France.
Budget:
$33M
US Gross:
$21.27M
Worldwide:
$21.27M
Starring
Dan Aykroyd
Actor
Jane Curtin
Actor
Robert Knott
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Coneheads is widely regarded as a charming, good-natured relic of 90s cinema that succeeds by focusing on family dynamics and immigrant satire rather than just broad comedy. While critics often dismiss its simple plot and uneven humor, many viewers appreciate it as a nostalgic, surprisingly heartfelt adaptation that benefits from the strong chemistry of its leads.
| Acting | Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin anchor the film with natural chemistry and strong performances that elevate the material. | |
| Theme | The film effectively uses the alien fish-out-of-water premise to offer a gentle, non-vulgar satire of American immigrant life and suburban values. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast is exceptionally deep, featuring a wide array of prominent early-90s comedic talent. | |
| Screenplay | The film functions as a lighthearted, pleasant watch for some, while others find the narrative too simplistic or lacking in sustained comedic momentum. |