John Was Trying to Contact Aliens
2020, English. Directed by Matthew Killip.
John Shepherd spent 30 years trying to contact extraterrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space. After giving up the search, he makes a different connection here on earth.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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John Was Trying to Contact Aliens is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India.
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- Released
- 23 January 2020
- Country
- United States of America
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John Was Trying to Contact Aliens: quick answers
Is John Was Trying to Contact Aliens worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is John Was Trying to Contact Aliens?
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Does John Was Trying to Contact Aliens have a post-credits scene?
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John Was Trying to Contact Aliens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for John Was Trying to Contact Aliens yet.
Which OTT platform is John Was Trying to Contact Aliens on?
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like John Was Trying to Contact Aliens?
If you liked John Was Trying to Contact Aliens, try Extremis, Being James Bond, Marvel's Behind the Mask.
Who directed John Was Trying to Contact Aliens?
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens (2020) was directed by Matthew Killip and stars John Shepherd.