Beast in Space (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, Beast in Space is a science fiction film directed by Alfonso Brescia, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In the future the struggle for space superiority has forced humanity to search the cosmos for a rare element called Antallum that is the key ingredient for the construction of neutron bombs. Starship captain Larry Madison and his crew are assigned to retrieve Antallum from the remote planet Lorigon. However, Madison and crew find themselves under the control of a powerful computer on Lorigon that incites everyone to have sex. Some versions feature brief adult scenes shot with body doubles.
Who’s in it. Beast in Space stars Sirpa Lane as Lt. Sondra Richardson (as Shirpa Lane), Marina Hedman as Frieda Henkel (as Marina Lotar), Vassili Karis as Captain Larry Madison (as Vassilli Karis) and Lucio Rosato as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Beast in Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beast in Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beast in Space tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beast in Space (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beast in Space change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beast in Space worth watching?
- Beast in Space holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Beast in Space?
- Beast in Space stars Sirpa Lane, Marina Hedman, Vassili Karis, Lucio Rosato and Claudio Undari.
- When was Beast in Space released?
- Beast in Space was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.