The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
1991, English. Directed by John Bailey.
The filmed version of the one-woman stage show written by Jane Wagner and starring Lily Tomlin, which won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. The film stays true to the original stage performance. For her efforts on film and stage, Tomlin received a Tony Award, and Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture in the American Comedy Awards.
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- 27 September 1991
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- United States of America
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- Jane Wagner
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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is based on The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner.
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The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1991. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe?
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Who directed The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe?
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1991) was directed by John Bailey and stars Lily Tomlin.
What is The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe based on?
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is based on The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner.