The Green Slime (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1968, The Green Slime is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 90 minutes. “The Green Slime are coming!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up. The mission is successful, and they return to the station unknowingly bringing back a gooey green substance that mutates into one-eyed tentacled monsters that feed off electricity. Soon the station is crawling with them, and people are being zapped left and right!
Who’s in it. The Green Slime stars Robert Horton as Commander Jack Rankin, Luciana Paluzzi as Dr. Lisa Benson, Richard Jaeckel as Commander Vince Elliott and Bud Widom as General Jonathan B. Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Green Slime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Slime page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Slime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Slime (1968)?
- In US, The Green Slime is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Slime worth watching?
- The Green Slime holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Slime?
- The Green Slime stars Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi, Richard Jaeckel, Bud Widom and Ted Gunther.
- When was The Green Slime released?
- The Green Slime was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.