Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1959, Plan 9 from Outer Space is a horror and science fiction film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., running about 79 minutes. “Unspeakable horrors from outer space paralyze the living and resurrect the dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In California, an old man grieves the loss of his wife and on the next day he also dies. However, the space soldier Eros and her mate Tanna use an electric device to resurrect them both and the strong Inspector Clay that was murdered by the couple. Their intention is not to conquest Earth but to stop mankind from developing the powerful bomb “Solobonite” that would threaten the universe. When the population of Hollywood and Washington DC sees flying saucers on the sky, a colonel, a police lieutenant, a commercial pilot, his wife and a policeman try to stop the aliens.
Who’s in it. Plan 9 from Outer Space stars Gregory Walcott as Jeff Trent, Mona McKinnon as Paula Trent, Duke Moore as Lt. John Harper and Tom Keene as Col. Tom Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Plan 9 from Outer Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and IndieFlix and 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 Plan 9 from Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plan 9 from Outer Space tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)?
- In US, Plan 9 from Outer Space is available to stream on YouTube TV, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and 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 Plan 9 from Outer Space worth watching?
- Plan 9 from Outer Space holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Plan 9 from Outer Space?
- Plan 9 from Outer Space stars Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Duke Moore, Tom Keene and Carl Anthony.
- When was Plan 9 from Outer Space released?
- Plan 9 from Outer Space was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.