Quatermass II (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, Quatermass II is a horror and science fiction film directed by Val Guest, running about 85 minutes. “A horrible enemy from the unknown strikes terror across the earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.
Who’s in it. Quatermass II stars Brian Donlevy as Prof. Bernard Quatermass, John Longden as Chief Inspector Lomax, Sid James as Jimmy Hall and William Franklyn as Dr. Tom Brand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Quatermass II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quatermass II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quatermass II tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quatermass II (1957)?
- In US, Quatermass II is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quatermass II worth watching?
- Quatermass II holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Quatermass II?
- Quatermass II stars Brian Donlevy, John Longden, Sid James, William Franklyn and Bryan Forbes.
- When was Quatermass II released?
- Quatermass II was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.