Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Stefan Sims
- Ernie
- (as Stefan S. Sims)
Melissa Jo Bailey
- Cashier
- (as Melissa Bailey)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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- GoofsAt approx 94 the minutes mark, during the car chase scene across the desert with Malik and Jay. Jay yanks the Emergency/Parking Brake lever between the front seats. Ram pickup trucks don't have an Emergency Brake lever.
- Quotes
State Trooper: What's going on here
Malik Khan: A road trip with my boys. Little man needed to stop for a toilet break
State Trooper: Didn't think to put your hazards on?
Malik Khan: There was nobody on the road
State Trooper: I was on the road
- SoundtracksWaitin' Around to Die
(c) 1983
Written by Townes van Zandt
Performed by Townes van Zandt
Courtesy of Fat Possum Records
Featured review
I didn't read any reviews for this movie before watching, and I'm glad I didn't. Although it might not be your classic si-fi, I believe it was marketed like this for a reason to keep you guessing.
The acting was brilliant by the boys. Their performances are genuinely one of the most realistic for children I have seen.
It clearly isn't for people who are after a shoot-em-up alien flick (see the 1 star reviews), but much more a commentary on mental health, treatment of ex-soldiers, and the lack of empathy from the general system.
This movie is not a no-brainer.
The acting was brilliant by the boys. Their performances are genuinely one of the most realistic for children I have seen.
It clearly isn't for people who are after a shoot-em-up alien flick (see the 1 star reviews), but much more a commentary on mental health, treatment of ex-soldiers, and the lack of empathy from the general system.
This movie is not a no-brainer.
- mysouloffire
- Dec 9, 2021
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- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Invasion
- Filming locations
- Lone Pine, California, USA(early desert town street scenes)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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