The Wild, Wild Planet (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1966, The Wild, Wild Planet is a science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 93 minutes. “WILD is the Word For This World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rogue cop must stop a scientist from taking over the world with his deadly female robots, who are shrinking the world leaders.
Who’s in it. The Wild, Wild Planet stars Tony Russel as Cmdr. Mike Halstead, Lisa Gastoni as Lt. Connie Gomez, Massimo Serato as Mr. Nurmi and Carlo Giustini as Lt. Ken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Wild, Wild Planet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild, Wild Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild, Wild Planet tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild, Wild Planet (1966)?
- In US, The Wild, Wild Planet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild, Wild Planet worth watching?
- The Wild, Wild Planet holds an audience score of 4.8 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 The Wild, Wild Planet?
- The Wild, Wild Planet stars Tony Russel, Lisa Gastoni, Massimo Serato, Carlo Giustini and Franco Nero.
- When was The Wild, Wild Planet released?
- The Wild, Wild Planet was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.