The Cremators (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2.1
Released in 1972, The Cremators is a science fiction film directed by Harry Essex, running about 72 minutes. “From the sun come the Fire-People to incinerate all mankind! Great Balls of Fire: Scorching! Ravaging! Engulfing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien life form, resembling glowing rocks, summons forth a huge, rolling ball of fire, whenever threatened, that incinerates people.
Who’s in it. The Cremators stars Maria De Aragon as Jeanne, Marvin Howard as Dr. Iane Thorne, Eric Sinclair as Dr. Willy Seppel (as Eric Allison) and Mason Caulfield as Mason, the Hippy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.1/10, The Cremators has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cremators page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cremators tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cremators (1972)?
- In US, The Cremators is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cremators worth watching?
- The Cremators holds an audience score of 2.1 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 The Cremators?
- The Cremators stars Maria De Aragon, Marvin Howard, Eric Sinclair, Mason Caulfield and R.N. Bullard.
- When was The Cremators released?
- The Cremators was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.