20 Million Miles to Earth (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, 20 Million Miles to Earth is a horror and science fiction film directed by Nathan Juran, running about 82 minutes. “Space nightmares!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save one of the astronauts Colonel Calder, the mission commander. A young boy also recovers what turns out to be a specimen of an alien creature. Growing at a fantastic rate, it manages to escape and eventually threatens the city of Rome.
Who’s in it. 20 Million Miles to Earth stars William Hopper as Colonel Robert Calder, Joan Taylor as Marisa Leonardo, Frank Puglia as Dr. Leonardo and John Zaremba as Dr. Judson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 20 Million Miles to Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, FlixFling and IndieFlix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20 Million Miles to Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20 Million Miles to Earth tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)?
- In US, 20 Million Miles to Earth is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 20 Million Miles to Earth worth watching?
- 20 Million Miles to Earth holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20 Million Miles to Earth?
- 20 Million Miles to Earth stars William Hopper, Joan Taylor, Frank Puglia, John Zaremba and Thomas Browne Henry.
- When was 20 Million Miles to Earth released?
- 20 Million Miles to Earth was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.