The Mole People (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1956, The Mole People is a fantasy, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Virgil W. Vogel, running about 77 minutes. “...a savage civilization a million years old, raging with blood-lusting fury!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A party of archaeologists discovers the remnants of a mutant five millennia-old Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopatamia.
Who’s in it. The Mole People stars John Agar as Dr. Roger Bentley, Cynthia Patrick as Adad, Hugh Beaumont as Dr. Jud Bellamin and Alan Napier as Elinu, the High Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Mole People has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Mole People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mole People 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 Mole People (1956)?
- In US, The Mole People 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 The Mole People worth watching?
- The Mole People holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mole People?
- The Mole People stars John Agar, Cynthia Patrick, Hugh Beaumont, Alan Napier and Nestor Paiva.
- When was The Mole People released?
- The Mole People was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.