Doin' Time on Planet Earth

About This Movie

Doin' Time on Planet Earth is a quirky little gem from the late '80s that captures that offbeat teen spirit in a way few films do. The story follows Ryan Richmond, this oddball teenager, who’s stuck in a Holiday Inn in Sunnyvale, Arizona – a place rather unremarkable yet oddly charming, known for prunes of all things. It’s got this laid-back pace, almost like the lazy days of summer that Ryan seems desperate to escape. The performances are refreshingly genuine, especially the family dynamic, which feels real and relatable. It’s the kind of movie where the practical effects, while not flashy, add to its charm. You get a sense of longing and ambition, a kid dreaming of a bigger world, all wrapped in a comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Quirky teen comedy from the late '80sSet in a Holiday Inn in ArizonaExplores themes of ambition and family dynamics