Crack in the World (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, Crack in the World is a science fiction film directed by Andrew Marton, running about 96 minutes. “Thank God it's only a motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Steven Sorenson plans to tap the geothermal energy of the Earth's interior by means of a thermonuclear device detonated deep within the Earth. This experiment causes a crack to form and grow within the Earth's crust, which threatens to split the earth in two if it is not stopped in time.
Who’s in it. Crack in the World stars Dana Andrews as Dr. Stephen Sorenson, Janette Scott as Dr. Maggie Sorenson, Kieron Moore as Dr. Ted Rampion and Alexander Knox as Sir Charles Eggerston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Crack in the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Best of British Tv Amazon Channel and 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 Crack in the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crack in the World tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crack in the World (1965)?
- In US, Crack in the World is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Best of British Tv Amazon Channel, and 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 Crack in the World worth watching?
- Crack in the World holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Crack in the World?
- Crack in the World stars Dana Andrews, Janette Scott, Kieron Moore, Alexander Knox and Peter Damon.
- When was Crack in the World released?
- Crack in the World was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.