Battle in Outer Space (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1959, Battle in Outer Space is a science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 90 minutes. “Will the Earth be reduced to space dust? A giant battle unfolds on the other side of the moon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
Who’s in it. Battle in Outer Space stars Koreya Senda as Professor Adachi, Ryō Ikebe as Major Ichiro Katsumiya, Kyōko Anzai as Etsuko Shiraishi and Yoshio Tsuchiya as Iwomura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Battle in Outer Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle in Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle in Outer Space tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle in Outer Space (1959)?
- In US, Battle in Outer Space is available to stream on Philo and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle in Outer Space worth watching?
- Battle in Outer Space holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle in Outer Space?
- Battle in Outer Space stars Koreya Senda, Ryō Ikebe, Kyōko Anzai, Yoshio Tsuchiya and Leonard Stanford.
- When was Battle in Outer Space released?
- Battle in Outer Space was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.