The Cyclops (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1957, The Cyclops is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 66 minutes. “50 FT. HIGH MAN-THING in a land of NATURE GONE MAD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of Mexico; however, while searching they uncover a monster in the jungle who became this way due to a dose of radioactivity.
Who’s in it. The Cyclops stars James Craig as Russ Bradford, Gloria Talbott as Susan Winter, Lon Chaney Jr. as Martin 'Marty' Melville and Tom Drake as Lee Brand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Cyclops has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Cyclops page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cyclops tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cyclops (1957)?
- In US, The Cyclops is available to 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 The Cyclops worth watching?
- The Cyclops holds an audience score of 4.4 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 The Cyclops?
- The Cyclops stars James Craig, Gloria Talbott, Lon Chaney Jr., Tom Drake and Duncan 'Dean' Parkin.
- When was The Cyclops released?
- The Cyclops was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.