Atlas (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1961, Atlas is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Roger Corman, running about 79 minutes. “Feared by Every Man, Desired by Every Woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Evil king Praximedes convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him, but Atlas eventually sees the king's true nature and turns against him.
Who’s in it. Atlas stars Michael Forest as Atlas, Barboura Morris as Candia, Frank Wolff as Proximates the Tyrant and Walter Maslow as Garnis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Atlas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atlas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atlas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atlas (1961)?
- In US, Atlas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Atlas worth watching?
- Atlas holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Atlas?
- Atlas stars Michael Forest, Barboura Morris, Frank Wolff, Walter Maslow and Andreas Filippides.
- When was Atlas released?
- Atlas was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.