Day the World Ended (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1955, Day the World Ended is a horror and science fiction film directed by Roger Corman, running about 79 minutes. “ATTACKED... by a creature from hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a nuclear attack, an unlikely group of survivors, including a geologist, a crook and his moll, and a prospector, find temporary shelter in the remote-valley home of a survivalist and his beautiful daughter, but soon have to deal with the spread of radioactivity - and its effects on animal life, including humans.
Who’s in it. Day the World Ended stars Richard Denning as Rick, Lori Nelson as Louise Madison, Paul Birch as Jim Madison and Mike Connors as Tony Lamont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Day the World Ended has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day the World Ended page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day the World Ended tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day the World Ended (1955)?
- In US, Day the World Ended is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Day the World Ended worth watching?
- Day the World Ended holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Day the World Ended?
- Day the World Ended stars Richard Denning, Lori Nelson, Paul Birch, Mike Connors and Adele Jergens.