The Death Ray (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1925, The Death Ray is a drama and science fiction film directed by Lev Kuleshov, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. In a capitalist country, workers are heavily repressed but manage to get a "death ray" to fight back. (A part of the movie is lost.)
Who’s in it. The Death Ray stars Porfiri Podobed, Vsevolod Pudovkin, Sergei Komarov as Tomas Lann and Vladimir Fogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Death Ray has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Death Ray page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Death Ray tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Death Ray (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Death Ray change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Death Ray worth watching?
- The Death Ray holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Death Ray?
- The Death Ray stars Porfiri Podobed, Vsevolod Pudovkin, Sergei Komarov, Vladimir Fogel and Alexandra Khokhlova.
- When was The Death Ray released?
- The Death Ray was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.