The Invisible Boy (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1957, The Invisible Boy is a comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Herman Hoffman, running about 90 minutes. “See Timmie and his friend Robby the Robot combat the Super Computer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Super Computer plans world domination with the help of Robbie the robot and a 10 year old boy who is the son the computer's inventor.
Who’s in it. The Invisible Boy stars Richard Eyer as Timmie Merrinoe, Philip Abbott as Dr. Tom Merrinoe, Robby the Robot as Robby the Robot and Diane Brewster as Mary Merrinoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Invisible Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Invisible Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Boy (1957)?
- In US, The Invisible Boy 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 The Invisible Boy worth watching?
- The Invisible Boy holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Boy?
- The Invisible Boy stars Richard Eyer, Philip Abbott, Robby the Robot, Diane Brewster and Harold J. Stone.
- When was The Invisible Boy released?
- The Invisible Boy was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.