War of the Planets (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1966, War of the Planets is a science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 21st century, aliens with mind-control powers attempt to take over the earth.
Who’s in it. War of the Planets stars Tony Russel as Cmdr. Mike Halstead, Lisa Gastoni as Lt. Connie Gomez, Franco Nero as Lt. Jake Jacowitx and Carlo Giustini as Capt. Jaques Dubois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, War of the Planets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War of the Planets page.
If you liked it. Fans of War of the Planets tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Planets (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War of the Planets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War of the Planets worth watching?
- War of the Planets holds an audience score of 5.1 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 War of the Planets?
- War of the Planets stars Tony Russel, Lisa Gastoni, Franco Nero, Carlo Giustini and Enzo Fiermonte.
- When was War of the Planets released?
- War of the Planets was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.