A nerdy teen’s life is turned upside down when a seductive alien teacher conducts bizarre experiments.
DR. ALIEN
She has the cure for growing pain . . .
A sexy substitute teacher replaces a teacher who was killed by a UFO encounter, but her research on a nerdy student is now making him a lady magnet.
Quick Answer
Dr. Alien is a 1989 American comedy science fiction film directed by David DeCoteau about a nerdy high school student whose life changes after a sexy alien substitute teacher conducts experiments on him.
Programmer's Pick
Only in the world of Dr. Alien does a vitamin shot from your substitute teacher turn you from nerd to irresistible. David DeCoteau stirs up high school comedy with a dose of extraterrestrial kink and a lot of questionable science. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if your biology teacher was an alien in white lingerie, this film is your answer.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- David DeCoteau
- Writer
- Kenneth J. Hall
- Release
- 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction
Why This Matters
Directed by David DeCoteau and released under multiple alternative titles, this 1989 science fiction comedy exemplifies late-80s genre blending and cult sensibilities, with its plot and marketing leaning heavily into outrageous teen and alien comedy tropes.
Cast & Crew
View all →Why Cult
A seductive substitute teacher with extraterrestrial motives turns high school science into a strange and sexy experiment.
Wesley's awkward teen existence is upended, giving him confidence—and complications—he never asked for.
Dr. Alien mixes high school hijinks with wacky science fiction, offering a blend of laughs and eyebrow-raising scenarios.
From rock bands to outrageous experiments, the film captures the eccentric spirit of late-'80s genre cinema.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
UFO encounter leads to teacher's replacement
Alien substitute teacher's experiments
Transforms nerdy student and alters behavior
High school classroom and labs
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Dr. Alien? +
Dr. Alien was directed by David DeCoteau.
When was Dr. Alien released? +
Dr. Alien was released in 1989.
How long is Dr. Alien? +
Dr. Alien has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Dr. Alien? +
Dr. Alien is a comedy and science fiction film.
Where can I watch Dr. Alien? +
You can watch Dr. Alien on SassyFlix.