The Space Children (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1958, The Space Children is a science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.
Who’s in it. The Space Children stars Michel Ray as Bud Brewster, Adam Williams as Dave Brewster, Peggy Webber as Ann Brewster and John Washbrook as Tim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Space Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Space Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Space Children tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Space Children (1958)?
- In US, The Space Children is available to 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 Space Children worth watching?
- The Space Children holds an audience score of 3.9 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 Space Children?
- The Space Children stars Michel Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber, John Washbrook and Jackie Coogan.
- When was The Space Children released?
- The Space Children was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.