Purple People Eater
1988, English. Directed by Linda Shayne.
The one-eyed... one horn... flying...
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 1 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Linda Shayne
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How long is Purple People Eater?
Purple People Eater runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Purple People Eater have a post-credits scene?
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Purple People Eater parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Purple People Eater is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Purple People Eater on?
Purple People Eater isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Purple People Eater?
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Who directed Purple People Eater?
Purple People Eater (1988) was directed by Linda Shayne and stars Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Neil Patrick Harris.