The Omega Man (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, The Omega Man is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Boris Sagal, running about 98 minutes. “The last man alive... is not alone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain - sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.
Who’s in it. The Omega Man stars Charlton Heston as Robert Neville, Anthony Zerbe as Matthias, Rosalind Cash as Lisa and Paul Koslo as Dutch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Omega Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Omega Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Omega Man 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 The Omega Man (1971)?
- In US, The Omega Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Omega Man worth watching?
- The Omega Man holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Omega Man?
- The Omega Man stars Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo and Eric Laneuville.