Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1954, Creature from the Black Lagoon is an adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 79 minutes. “From the Amazon's forbidden depths came the Creature from the Black Lagoon” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.
Who’s in it. Creature from the Black Lagoon stars Richard Carlson as Dr. David Reed, Julie Adams as Kay Lawrence, Richard Denning as Dr. Mark Williams and Antonio Moreno as Dr. Carl Maia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Creature from the Black Lagoon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Creature from the Black Lagoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Creature from the Black Lagoon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)?
- In US, Creature from the Black Lagoon is available to 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 Creature from the Black Lagoon worth watching?
- Creature from the Black Lagoon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Creature from the Black Lagoon?
- Creature from the Black Lagoon stars Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning, Antonio Moreno and Nestor Paiva.
