Planet Terror (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Planet Terror is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Robert Rodriguez, running about 105 minutes. “Humanity's last hope… rests on a high power machine gun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two doctors find their graveyard shift inundated with townspeople ravaged by sores. Among the wounded is Cherry Darling, a dancer whose leg was ripped from her body. As the invalids quickly become enraged aggressors, Cherry and her ex-boyfriend El Wray lead a team of accidental warriors into the night.
Who’s in it. Planet Terror stars Rose McGowan as Cherry Darling, Freddy Rodríguez as Wray, Josh Brolin as Dr. William Block and Marley Shelton as Dr. Dakota Block, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Planet Terror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Planet Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planet Terror 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 Planet Terror (2007)?
- In US, Planet Terror is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Planet Terror worth watching?
- Planet Terror holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Planet Terror?
- Planet Terror stars Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodríguez, Josh Brolin, Marley Shelton and Jeff Fahey.
- When was Planet Terror released?
- Planet Terror was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.