Forbidden Planet (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1956, Forbidden Planet is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, running about 98 minutes. “Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for 20 years, only to find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Planet stars Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Edward Morbius, Anne Francis as Altaira Morbius, Leslie Nielsen as Commander John J. Adams and Warren Stevens as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Forbidden Planet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.3M 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 Forbidden Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Planet tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Planet (1956)?
- In US, Forbidden Planet 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 Forbidden Planet worth watching?
- Forbidden Planet holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Forbidden Planet?
- Forbidden Planet stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens and Jack Kelly.
- When was Forbidden Planet released?
- Forbidden Planet was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.