On this day May 12, 1989, Earth Girls Are Easy was released in theaters, bringing a colorful and quirky sci-fi comedy to the big screen. Directed by Julien Temple, the film starred Geena Davis, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans and Jeff Goldblum in a story about three furry aliens who crash-land in Southern California and get caught up in human romance and culture shock.
Known for its bold visuals, campy humor and unique blend of musical numbers with science fiction, Earth Girls Are Easy quickly became a cult favorite despite its underperformance at the box office. With a production budget of 10 million dollars, the film earned only 3.9 million during its theatrical run. However, its offbeat charm and eccentric performances led to a second life on cable TV and home video throughout the 1990s.
The film stands out for showcasing early performances by Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans just before their breakout years, as well as Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum reuniting after starring together in The Fly. Earth Girls Are Easy remains a beloved oddity for fans of late 80s genre-bending cinema.
Fun fact: Earth Girls Are Easy was based on a 1984 song by Julie Brown, who also co-wrote the script and appeared in the film as Candy Pink.
Known for its bold visuals, campy humor and unique blend of musical numbers with science fiction, Earth Girls Are Easy quickly became a cult favorite despite its underperformance at the box office. With a production budget of 10 million dollars, the film earned only 3.9 million during its theatrical run. However, its offbeat charm and eccentric performances led to a second life on cable TV and home video throughout the 1990s.
The film stands out for showcasing early performances by Jim Carrey and Damon Wayans just before their breakout years, as well as Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum reuniting after starring together in The Fly. Earth Girls Are Easy remains a beloved oddity for fans of late 80s genre-bending cinema.
Fun fact: Earth Girls Are Easy was based on a 1984 song by Julie Brown, who also co-wrote the script and appeared in the film as Candy Pink.
