Superman and the Mole-Men (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1951, Superman and the Mole-Men is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Lee Sholem, running about 58 minutes. “ON THE SCREEN...America's Favorite Hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in the small town of Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well. The drill, however, has penetrated the underground home of a race of small, furry people who then come to the surface at night to look around. The fact that they glow in the dark scares the townfolk, who form a mob, led by the vicious Luke Benson, intent on killing the strange people. Only Superman has a chance to prevent this tragedy.
Who’s in it. Superman and the Mole-Men stars George Reeves as Superman / Clark Kent, Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane, Jeff Corey as Luke Benson and Walter Reed as Bill Corrigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Superman and the Mole-Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 Superman and the Mole-Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman and the Mole-Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Superman and the Mole-Men (1951)?
- In US, Superman and the Mole-Men is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 Superman and the Mole-Men worth watching?
- Superman and the Mole-Men holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superman and the Mole-Men?
- Superman and the Mole-Men stars George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, Jeff Corey, Walter Reed and J. Farrell MacDonald.
- When was Superman and the Mole-Men released?
- Superman and the Mole-Men was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.