It Conquered the World (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1956, It Conquered the World is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Roger Corman, running about 71 minutes. “Every man its prisoner... every woman its slave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien from Venus tries to take over the world with the help of a disillusioned human scientist, as his wife, his best friend and the friend's wife try to intervene.
Who’s in it. It Conquered the World stars Beverly Garland as Claire Anderson, Lee Van Cleef as Dr. Tom Anderson, Peter Graves as Dr. Paul Nelson and Sally Fraser as Joan Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, It Conquered the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Conquered the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Conquered the World tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Conquered the World (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Conquered the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Conquered the World worth watching?
- It Conquered the World holds an audience score of 4.6 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 It Conquered the World?
- It Conquered the World stars Beverly Garland, Lee Van Cleef, Peter Graves, Sally Fraser and Russ Bender.
- When was It Conquered the World released?
- It Conquered the World was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.