The Incredible Melting Man (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1977, The Incredible Melting Man is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Sachs, running about 84 minutes. “... come prepared!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An astronaut exposed to cosmic rays outside of Saturn's rings returns to Earth and begins to melt away. Escaping from the hospital, he wanders around the backwoods looking for human flesh to eat.
Who’s in it. The Incredible Melting Man stars Alex Rebar as Steve West (The Melting Man), Burr DeBenning as Dr. Ted Nelson, Myron Healey as General Michael Perry and Michael Alldredge as Sheriff Neil Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Incredible Melting Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Incredible Melting Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Incredible Melting Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Incredible Melting Man (1977)?
- In US, The Incredible Melting Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Incredible Melting Man worth watching?
- The Incredible Melting Man holds an audience score of 4.4 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 The Incredible Melting Man?
- The Incredible Melting Man stars Alex Rebar, Burr DeBenning, Myron Healey, Michael Alldredge and Ann Sweeny.
- When was The Incredible Melting Man released?
- The Incredible Melting Man was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.