When Worlds Collide (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, When Worlds Collide is a science fiction film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 83 minutes. “Planets destroy earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
Who’s in it. When Worlds Collide stars Richard Derr as David Randall, Barbara Rush as Joyce Hendron, Peter Hansen as Dr. Tony Drake and John Hoyt as Sydney Stanton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, When Worlds Collide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 When Worlds Collide page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Worlds Collide tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Worlds Collide (1951)?
- In US, When Worlds Collide is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 When Worlds Collide worth watching?
- When Worlds Collide holds an audience score of 6.3 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 When Worlds Collide?
- When Worlds Collide stars Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, John Hoyt and Larry Keating.
- When was When Worlds Collide released?
- When Worlds Collide was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.