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The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)

“The MAN on the Moon.”

4.4/10 · 560 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ActionComedyScience-fiction

#153 of 154 films from 2002 #2155 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ron Underwood · Written by Neil Cuthbert

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Overview

The year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in the universe, finds himself in trouble when he refuses to sell his club to lunar gangster Mogan, who just happens to be helping the mysterious Rex Crater mastermind a plan to take over the entire moon.

Cast

Eddie Murphyas Pluto Nash
Randy Quaidas Bruno
Rosario Dawsonas Dina Lake
Joe Pantolianoas Mogan
Jay Mohras Tony Francis
Luis Guzmánas Felix Laranga
James Rebhornas Belcher
Peter Boyleas Rowland
Burt Youngas Gino
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.as Miguel
Pam Grieras Flura Nash
John Cleeseas James
Victor Varnadoas Kelp
Illeana Douglasas Dr. Mona Zimmer

Facts

Release dateAugust 16, 2002
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — shorter as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$7,103,973 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt0180052

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Questions

How long is The Adventures of Pluto Nash?
The Adventures of Pluto Nash runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Adventures of Pluto Nash worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.4/10 across 560 votes, which places it #153 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 1%) and #2155 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Adventures of Pluto Nash?
The Adventures of Pluto Nash was directed by Ron Underwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Tremors (1990), City Slickers (1991), Mighty Joe Young (1998).
Who stars in The Adventures of Pluto Nash?
Eddie Murphy as Pluto Nash; Randy Quaid as Bruno; Rosario Dawson as Dina Lake; Joe Pantoliano as Mogan; Jay Mohr as Tony Francis; Luis Guzmán as Felix Laranga.
What is The Adventures of Pluto Nash rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Adventures of Pluto Nash?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21712.

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