Invisible Invaders (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1959, Invisible Invaders is a horror and science fiction film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 67 minutes. “A sci-fi shocker that'll keep you awake at night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aliens, contacting scientist Adam Penner, inform him that they have been on the moon for twenty thousand years, undetected due to their invisibility, and have now decided to annihilate humanity unless all the nations of earth surrender immediately. Sequestered in an impregnable laboratory trying to find the aliens' weakness, Penner, his daughter, a no-nonsense army major and a squeamish scientist are attacked from outside by the aliens, who have occupied the bodies of the recently deceased.
Who’s in it. Invisible Invaders stars John Agar as Maj. Bruce Jay, Jean Byron as Phyllis Penner, Philip Tonge as Dr. Adam Penner and Robert Hutton as Dr. John Lamont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Invisible Invaders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invisible Invaders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invisible Invaders tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invisible Invaders (1959)?
- In US, Invisible Invaders is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invisible Invaders worth watching?
- Invisible Invaders holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Invisible Invaders?
- Invisible Invaders stars John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton and John Carradine.
- When was Invisible Invaders released?
- Invisible Invaders was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.