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Is the movie My Stepmother Is an Alien available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy where a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste parachutes into suburban life on a mission to save her home planet, only to find herself falling for quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills and discovering human intimacy for the first time. Expect spaceships, scientific mishaps, a precocious daughter, and the collision of interstellar duty with earthly love. Want to watch it? This article checks whether the film is currently orbiting Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or Apple TV+. The movie wasn’t a major awards contender at the time, so there aren’t headline trophies to report—but it remains a cult-era blend of sci‑fi tropes and romantic comedy beats worth revisiting. Check the availability section below for up‑to‑date streaming options.

My Stepmother Is an Alien

Synopsis

Sent to Earth to prevent her home world's annihilation, Celeste—an elegant, otherworldly scientist—assumes the role of a researcher to study human life. She wins the affection of Dr. Steve Mills, an eccentric widower trying to raise his young daughter, and slowly becomes entwined in their quiet, tender household. As she experiences intimacy and the small joys of ordinary life for the first time, Celeste falls in love and finds herself torn between the mission that brought her here and the new sense of belonging she has discovered.

Release date

1988

Duration

1h 48min

Rating

Country

États-Unis

Watch on which platform My Stepmother Is an Alien

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

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Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

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