Resident Alien poster
Where to stream

Resident Alien

7.019911h 25mMovieComedyScience FictionRomance

A down-on-his-luck astrophysics grad student and his struggling tenant witness a crashing UFO, setting off a whirlwind of chaos with mysterious strangers and a cunning sheriff.

DirectorJohn Gaspard
WriterDale Newton
ProducerDale Newton

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Resident Alien was released on January 1, 1991 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by John Gaspard

AB
Amelia Barnes
Tish
EB
Eve Black
Naom
PCPatrick Coyle
Patrick Coyle
Calvin
NC
Nesba Crenshaw
Leslie
RG
Richard Gibbons
Professor Davis
MG
Mark Patrick Gleason
Allen
NG
Nancy Gormley
Mom
ML
Michael Paul Levin
Deputy G. Ort
CM
Craig McNamara
Bunson
JM
Janet Mitchko
Joyce
TM
Tom Monn
Verner
JM
John Munger
Sheriff Jack

More like this

Real Men
Real Men
1987 · 6.0
Happy Accidents
Happy Accidents
2000 · 6.8
Superintelligence
Superintelligence
2020 · 5.9
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
2017 · 6.0
Afterburn
Afterburn
2025 · 6.2
Meet Cute
Meet Cute
2022 · 5.9
Dark Star
Dark Star
1974 · 6.0
Long Distance
Long Distance
2024 · 6.6
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992 · 5.9
Date with an Angel
Date with an Angel
1987 · 6.8
Stitch! The Movie
Stitch! The Movie
2003 · 6.4
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
1999 · 6.0

Resident Alien — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Resident Alien?

Resident Alien isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Resident Alien on Netflix?

No, Resident Alien is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Resident Alien on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Resident Alien isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Resident Alien for free?

Resident Alien isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Resident Alien?

Resident Alien hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.