Project: ALF

In "Project: ALF," a sci-fi comedy film released in 1996, the titular character ALF, an alien from the planet Melmac, crash-lands on Earth and is captured by the military. A group of scientists, led by Dr. Warner, work to help ALF escape government custody and return home. As they navigate the challenges of keeping ALF hidden and evading capture, they form a bond with the lovable alien who just wants to return to his family.