Killers from Space (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1954, Killers from Space is a horror and science fiction film directed by W. Lee Wilder, running about 71 minutes. “The last word in science-fiction thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Atomic scientist/pilot Doug Martin is missing after his plane crashes on an reconnaissance mission after a nuclear test. Miraculously appearing unhurt at the base later, he is given sodium amethol, but authorities are skeptical of his story that he was captured by aliens determined to conquer the Earth with giant monsters and insects. Martin vows to use existing technology to destroy them.
Who’s in it. Killers from Space stars Peter Graves as Douglas Martin, Barbara Bestar as Ellen Martin, James Seay as Col Banks and Frank Gerstle as Dr. Curt Kruger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Killers from Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killers from Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killers from Space tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killers from Space (1954)?
- In US, Killers from Space is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killers from Space worth watching?
- Killers from Space holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Killers from Space?
- Killers from Space stars Peter Graves, Barbara Bestar, James Seay, Frank Gerstle and Shepard Menken.
- When was Killers from Space released?
- Killers from Space was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.