The Brain from Planet Arous (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1957, The Brain from Planet Arous is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 71 minutes. “Science-Fiction's most astounding story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An evil alien brain, bent on world domination, takes over the body of an atomic scientist, while a "good" alien brain inhabits the body of the scientist's dog and waits for an opportunity to defeat the evil brain.
Who’s in it. The Brain from Planet Arous stars John Agar as Steve March, Joyce Meadows as Sally Fallon, Robert Fuller as Dan Murphy and Thomas Browne Henry as John Fallon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Brain from Planet Arous has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain from Planet Arous page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain from Planet Arous tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain from Planet Arous (1957)?
- In US, The Brain from Planet Arous is available to stream on Cultpix and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brain from Planet Arous worth watching?
- The Brain from Planet Arous holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brain from Planet Arous?
- The Brain from Planet Arous stars John Agar, Joyce Meadows, Robert Fuller, Thomas Browne Henry and Henry Travis.
- When was The Brain from Planet Arous released?
- The Brain from Planet Arous was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.