Call Me Dave (original title Meet Dave) is a family-friendly adventure comedy directed by Brian Robbins, with a screenplay by Rob Greenberg and Bill Corbett. Released in theaters on August 13, 2008, the film features Eddie Murphy alongside Elizabeth Banks and Gabrielle Union. This American production, suitable for viewers aged 10 and up, will be available on Prime Video starting February 6, 2026.
To save their threatened planet, a crew of tiny aliens lands on Earth aboard a peculiar spaceship: a life-sized replica of a human, resembling their captain. Inside this artificial body, each crew member oversees a specific function. This clever disguise helps them move undetected through the streets of New York, as they search for an energy device crucial to ensuring the survival of their world.
But mimicking human appearance isn’t enough. Facial expressions, social interactions, unpredictable emotions — everyday life reveals itself to be more complicated than expected. As “Dave” builds a relationship with a single mother and her son, the original mission encounters unforeseen dilemmas. The cultural clash becomes a source of comedy, while also exploring themes of empathy and the discovery of others’ differences.
The film marks the second collaboration between Brian Robbins and Eddie Murphy after Norbit. Staying true to a tradition already established in The Nutty Professor, the actor takes on multiple roles here, lending his voice to both the anthropomorphic spaceship and its tiny captain. Writers Rob Greenberg, known for his work on Frasier and How I Met Your Mother, and Bill Corbett craft a concept rooted in situational comedy and the persistent contrast between appearances and reality.
The interior design of the ship draws heavily from the TWA terminal at JFK Airport, designed by Eero Saarinen, featuring sweeping curves and no sharp angles that evoke human anatomy. In terms of gameplay, the developers aimed to tap into the traditions of classic slapstick comedy, reminiscent of Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin, relying on expressive gestures and physical humor à la Eddie Murphy. Geared towards a family audience, the film blends light science fiction with broad, accessible humor.
Meet Dave
Film | 2008
Released in theaters: August 13, 2008
Available on Prime Video from February 6, 2026
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | Duration: 1h34
Directed by Brian Robbins | Starring Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union
Original title: Meet Dave
Country: United States
With its small-scale science fiction premise, Call Me Dave offers a family-oriented take on themes of integration and how humanity is perceived. Blending physical comedy with an accessible coming-of-age story suitable for viewers aged 10 and up, the film harks back to the high-concept comedies driven by Eddie Murphy in the early 2000s.
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