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In the new film Jules, Milton (Ben Kingsley) finds his routine life forever changed when an alien crashes his ship in his backyard. While some might report this UFO sighting to the authorities, Milton deals with it with the way he tends to tackle his problems: bring it to the town meeting as yet another grievance. This comedy presents an uplifting look at life and the unexpected relationships that come along the way.

I had the chance to speak with director Marc Turtletaub about coming to this material and putting together a cast that also includes Harriet Sansom Harris, Jane Curtin, and Zoë Winters. He also reflected on his own career shift from producing to directing and some of his previous projects.

You can watch the video above, and read below for an official summary and where to watch.

Film summary:

Jules follows Milton (Kingsley) who lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. Before long, Milton develops a close relationship with the extra-terrestrial he calls “Jules.” Things become complicated when two neighbors (Harris and Curtin) discover Jules and the government quickly closes in.

What follows is a funny, wildly inventive ride as the three neighbors find meaning and connection later in life – thanks to this unlikely stranger.

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 Jules is now playing in theaters nationwide.