Warning from Space (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1956, Warning from Space is a science fiction film directed by Koji Shima, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Large star shaped aliens travel to earth in hopes of warning them about an oncoming catastrophe. To prevent panic about their appearance, one alien takes the form of a popular singer.
Who’s in it. Warning from Space stars Keizô Kawasaki as Dr. Toru Itsobe, Toyomi Karita as Hikari Aozora / Ginko, Bin Yagisawa as No. 2 Pairan and Shōzō Nanbu as The Elder Dr. Itsobe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Warning from Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warning from Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warning from Space tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warning from Space (1956)?
- In US, Warning from Space is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Warning from Space worth watching?
- Warning from Space holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Warning from Space?
- Warning from Space stars Keizô Kawasaki, Toyomi Karita, Bin Yagisawa, Shōzō Nanbu and Bontarō Miake.
- When was Warning from Space released?
- Warning from Space was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.