Comedy,Science Fiction
United States of America
My Stepmother is an Alien is a 1988 romantic comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin. The movie stars Kim Basinger as Celeste, the gorgeous extraterrestrial, and Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Steve Mills, the quirky scientist who falls for her.
Celeste arrives on Earth in a spaceship and lands in the backyard of Steve's house. She is on a mission to save her home planet, which is in danger of being destroyed by an evil genius. To accomplish her goal, she needs to conduct scientific experiments, and Steve, being a scientist, offers to help her.
As Celeste and Steve spend more time together, they develop feelings for each other, and Celeste experiences human emotions for the first time. However, her affection for Steve and her newfound appreciation for Earth begin to distract her from her original mission. She starts to question whether she should fulfill her duties as an alien or stay on Earth with Steve and his daughter Jessie.
Meanwhile, Celeste's alien supervisor Ron Mills (played by Jon Lovitz) becomes suspicious of her whereabouts and investigates her actions on Earth. He becomes convinced that she has fallen in love with Steve and is neglecting her mission. Ron's interference leads to a series of comedic mishaps, including an awkward family dinner and a humorous chase sequence.
In the end, Celeste must make a difficult decision about her future. Does she return home to save her planet from destruction or stay on Earth with Steve and Jessie? The film concludes with a heartwarming and comedic resolution that leaves viewers smiling.
Overall, My Stepmother is an Alien is a lighthearted and entertaining romantic comedy with an out-of-this-world twist.
