Conquest of the Earth (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Conquest of the Earth is an adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Sidney Hayers, running about 96 minutes. “Deadly enemy fleets are hurtling towards Earth. Only two men can stop them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Battlestar Galactica and its ragtag fleet of ships finally arrive at the Earth, only to discover that the planet is not prepared for the inevitable Cylon invasion.
Who’s in it. Conquest of the Earth stars Kent McCord as Troy, Barry Van Dyke as Dillon, Robyn Douglass as Jamie Hamilton and Lorne Greene as Adama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Conquest of the Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conquest of the Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conquest of the Earth tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conquest of the Earth (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Conquest of the Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Conquest of the Earth worth watching?
- Conquest of the Earth holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Conquest of the Earth?
- Conquest of the Earth stars Kent McCord, Barry Van Dyke, Robyn Douglass, Lorne Greene and James Patrick Stuart.
- When was Conquest of the Earth released?
- Conquest of the Earth was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.