Reptilicus (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1961, Reptilicus is a horror and science fiction film directed by Sidney W. Pink, running about 92 minutes. “Invincible...Indestructible! What was this awesome BEAST born 50 million years out of time?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.
Who’s in it. Reptilicus stars Bent Mejding as Svend Viltorft, Asbjørn Andersen as Professor Martens, Povl Wöldike as Dr. Peter Dalby and Ann Smyrner as Lise Martens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Reptilicus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reptilicus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reptilicus tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reptilicus (1961)?
- In US, Reptilicus is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reptilicus worth watching?
- Reptilicus holds an audience score of 3.6 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 Reptilicus?
- Reptilicus stars Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wöldike, Ann Smyrner and Mimi Heinrich.
- When was Reptilicus released?
- Reptilicus was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.