The Invisible Man Appears (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1949, The Invisible Man Appears is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Shigehiro Fukushima, running about 82 minutes. “There is no good or evil in science, but it can be used for good or evil purposes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jewel thieves become interested in an invisibility formula invented by Professor Nakazato and want to use his invention to acquire a diamond necklace called the "Tears of Amour."
Who’s in it. The Invisible Man Appears stars Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Kenzô Nakazato, Chizuru Kitagawa as Machiko Nakazato, Takiko Mizunoe as Ryûko Mizuki and Daijirō Natsukawa as Kyôsuke Segi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Invisible Man Appears has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW 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 The Invisible Man Appears page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Man Appears tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Man Appears (1949)?
- In US, The Invisible Man Appears is available to stream on ARROW, 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 The Invisible Man Appears worth watching?
- The Invisible Man Appears holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Man Appears?
- The Invisible Man Appears stars Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Chizuru Kitagawa, Takiko Mizunoe, Daijirō Natsukawa and Mitsusaburō Ramon.
- When was The Invisible Man Appears released?
- The Invisible Man Appears was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.