The Humanoid (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1979, The Humanoid is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Aldo Lado, running about 100 minutes. “Light years beyond tomorrow...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hoping to overthrow his brother as ruler of the planet Metropolis, the evil Graal enlists the help of the insane Dr. Kraspin, who has invented a chemical capable of turning an ordinary person into a perfect soldier. They test this chemical on the pilot Golob, turning the unsuspecting victim into a mindless but indestructible automaton possessing superhuman strength. The people of Metropolis must somehow outwit Graal before he can create an army of these soldiers, or their planet will be destroyed.
Who’s in it. The Humanoid stars Richard Kiel as Golob, Corinne Cléry as Barbara Gibson, Barbara Bach as Lady Agatha and Leonard Mann as Nick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Humanoid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Humanoid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Humanoid tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Humanoid (1979)?
- In US, The Humanoid is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Humanoid worth watching?
- The Humanoid holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Humanoid?
- The Humanoid stars Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Barbara Bach, Leonard Mann and Arthur Kennedy.
- When was The Humanoid released?
- The Humanoid was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.