The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1957, The Incredible Shrinking Man is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 81 minutes. “A fascinating adventure into the unknown!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.
Who’s in it. The Incredible Shrinking Man stars Grant Williams as Scott Carey, Randy Stuart as Louise Carey, April Kent as Clarice and Paul Langton as Charlie Carey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Incredible Shrinking Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom 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 The Incredible Shrinking Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Incredible Shrinking Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)?
- In US, The Incredible Shrinking Man is available to stream on Darkroom, 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 The Incredible Shrinking Man worth watching?
- The Incredible Shrinking Man holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Incredible Shrinking Man?
- The Incredible Shrinking Man stars Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton and Raymond Bailey.
- When was The Incredible Shrinking Man released?
- The Incredible Shrinking Man was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.