Invaders from Mars (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, Invaders from Mars is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by William Cameron Menzies, running about 78 minutes. “NATURAL or SUPERNATURAL?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early hours of the night, young David Maclean sees a flying saucer land and disappear into the sand dunes just beyond his house. Slowly, all of the adults, including his once loving parents, begin to act strangely.
Who’s in it. Invaders from Mars stars Jimmy Hunt as David Maclean, Arthur Franz as Dr. Stuart Kelston, Helena Carter as Dr. Pat Blake, MD and Leif Erickson as Mr. George MacLean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Invaders from Mars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invaders from Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invaders from Mars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invaders from Mars (1953)?
- In US, Invaders from Mars is available to stream on FlixFling and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invaders from Mars worth watching?
- Invaders from Mars holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Invaders from Mars?
- Invaders from Mars stars Jimmy Hunt, Arthur Franz, Helena Carter, Leif Erickson and Hillary Brooke.
- When was Invaders from Mars released?
- Invaders from Mars was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.