Zotz! (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1962, Zotz! is a comedy and fantasy film directed by William Castle, running about 87 minutes. “Zay It, Zee It and Zoon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jonathan Jones, a professor of ancient languages, comes into possession of an ancient coin. He translates its inscription, which gives him three powers: to inflict pain, slow down time or kill. Soon, he's pursued by enemy spies who have learned about the magic coin.
Who’s in it. Zotz! stars Tom Poston as Prof. Jonathan Jones, Julia Meade as Prof. Virginia Fenster, Fred Clark as Gen. Bullivar and Jim Backus as Prof. Horatio Kellgore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Zotz! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zotz! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zotz! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zotz! (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zotz! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zotz! worth watching?
- Zotz! holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zotz!?
- Zotz! stars Tom Poston, Julia Meade, Fred Clark, Jim Backus and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was Zotz! released?
- Zotz! was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.