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About
Purple People Eater
Purple People Eater is a 1988 American science fiction comedy film revolving around a young boy who summons a friendly alien creature by playing the song 'Purple People Eater'. Together, they assist an elderly couple facing eviction.
Released
1988
Runtime
90 min
Rating
PG
Status
Released
Daily update · May 18, 2026
Purple People Eater ranks #7,479 among movies with a Buzz Score of 0.1. It peaked at #7,011 of all time (Oct 11 - Nov 9, 2025). It ranks #6,724 over the past 365 days.
Rankings
Current position by overall and genre
Performance
Popularity history
Peak Buzz Score
0.3
#7,011Peak rank
Oct 11 - Nov 9, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
0.1
#6,7241-year rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
In the Rankings
May 18, 2026
#7479
Purple People Eater
0.1
Top Cast
Most popular Purple People Eater cast members by current Buzz Score on May 18, 2026
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