War Between the Planets (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1966, War Between the Planets is a science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 80 minutes. “The Earth Is Scourged By Floods, Earthquakes and Disasters... until a space station discovers a fiery unknown planet heading for a collision to destroy all humanity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scientists try to prevent a collision between Earth and a planet that is heading for it.
Who’s in it. War Between the Planets stars Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Cmdr. Rod Jackson, Ombretta Colli as Lt. Teri Sanchez, Enzo Fiermonte as General Norton and Halina Zalewska as Janet Norton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, War Between the Planets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Between the Planets page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Between the Planets tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Between the Planets (1966)?
- In US, War Between the Planets is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is War Between the Planets worth watching?
- War Between the Planets holds an audience score of 5.3 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 War Between the Planets?
- War Between the Planets stars Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Ombretta Colli, Enzo Fiermonte, Halina Zalewska and Goffredo Unger.
- When was War Between the Planets released?
- War Between the Planets was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.