Unearthly Stranger (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1963, Unearthly Stranger is a science fiction film directed by John Krish, running about 78 minutes. “Terrifying - Weird… Macabre! Unseen things out of Time and Space!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A series of scientists working on a new techology to facilitate man's conquest of space are killed in mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on the wife of another scientist on the project, who may not be what she seems.

Who’s in it. Unearthly Stranger stars John Neville as Dr. Mark Davidson, Philip Stone as Prof. John Lancaster, Gabriella Licudi as Julie Davidson and Patrick Newell as Maj. Clarke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Unearthly Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Unearthly Stranger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Unearthly Stranger tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Unearthly Stranger (1963)?
In US, Unearthly Stranger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Unearthly Stranger worth watching?
Unearthly Stranger holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Unearthly Stranger?
Unearthly Stranger stars John Neville, Philip Stone, Gabriella Licudi, Patrick Newell and Jean Marsh.
When was Unearthly Stranger released?
Unearthly Stranger was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.