R.U.R. (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1948, R.U.R. is a science fiction film directed by Jan Bussell, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of robots leading a revolution against their human creators. It explored dehumanization through technology and the failure of a technologically driven utopia.
Who’s in it. R.U.R. stars Anthony Eustrel as Harry Domain, Eugene Leahy as Dr. Gall, Derek Tansley as Dr. Hellman and Maurice Bannister as Jacob Berman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, R.U.R. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch R.U.R. page.
If you liked it. Fans of R.U.R. tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch R.U.R. (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for R.U.R. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is R.U.R. worth watching?
- R.U.R. 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 R.U.R.?
- R.U.R. stars Anthony Eustrel, Eugene Leahy, Derek Tansley, Maurice Bannister and John Stuart.
- When was R.U.R. released?
- R.U.R. was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.