The Incredible Petrified World (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 3.5

The Incredible Petrified World poster

Released in 1959, The Incredible Petrified World is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Jerry Warren, running about 70 minutes. “See women trapped in fantastic caverns at the center of Earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When the cable breaks on their diving bell four people find themselves trapped in a hidden underwater world.

Who’s in it. The Incredible Petrified World stars John Carradine as Prof. Millard Wyman, Robert Clarke as Craig Randall, Phyllis Coates as Dale Marshall and Allen Windsor as Paul Whitmore, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Incredible Petrified World has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, IndieFlix, FilmBox+ and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Incredible Petrified World page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Incredible Petrified World 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 The Incredible Petrified World (1959)?
In US, The Incredible Petrified World is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, IndieFlix and FilmBox+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Incredible Petrified World worth watching?
The Incredible Petrified World holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Incredible Petrified World?
The Incredible Petrified World stars John Carradine, Robert Clarke, Phyllis Coates, Allen Windsor and Sheila Noonan.
When was The Incredible Petrified World released?
The Incredible Petrified World was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.