Project X (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1968, Project X is a mystery and science fiction film directed by William Castle, running about 97 minutes. “It Happened In This Universe A Long Time Ahead, The Year 2118...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A spy is brought back from cryogenic suspension after being almost killed in a plane crash returning from a mission to learn about a deadly new weapon being developed in the East. But the vital memories are being suppressed, so the authorities use ultra-advanced technologies to try to uncover the secret.

Who’s in it. Project X stars Christopher George as Hagen Arnold, Greta Baldwin as Karen Summers, Henry Jones as Dr. Crowther and Monte Markham as Gregory Gallea, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Project X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Project X page.

If you liked it. Fans of Project X tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Project X (1968)?
In US, Project X is available to 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 Project X worth watching?
Project X holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Project X?
Project X stars Christopher George, Greta Baldwin, Henry Jones, Monte Markham and Harold Gould.
When was Project X released?
Project X was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.