The Man from Planet X (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1951, The Man from Planet X is a thriller, horror, romance and science fiction film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 70 minutes. “The WEIRDEST Visitor the Earth has ever seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.
Who’s in it. The Man from Planet X stars Robert Clarke as John Lawrence, Margaret Field as Enid Elliot, Raymond Bond as Prof. Elliot and William Schallert as Dr. Mears, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Man from Planet X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Planet X page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Planet X tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Planet X (1951)?
- In US, The Man from Planet X is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Planet X worth watching?
- The Man from Planet X holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Planet X?
- The Man from Planet X stars Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, Raymond Bond, William Schallert and Roy Engel.
- When was The Man from Planet X released?
- The Man from Planet X was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.