The Man from Planet Alpha (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, The Man from Planet Alpha is a comedy, science fiction and music film directed by Takashi Tsuboshima, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A film produced by Toho and Watanabe Productions as part of the Crazy Movie project featuring The Crazy Cats comedy group and jazz band members. It is the sixth film in the Crazy Operation series where the lead role was handed over from Eikichi Ueki to Kei Tani. According to the plot, Planet Alpha Secretary severely worried by the effects of the Earth's atomic bomb experiment and sent Mistake 7 and Zero 8, as a watchers to Earth for a nuclear disarmament.
Who’s in it. The Man from Planet Alpha stars Kei Tani, Makoto Fujita, Hitoshi Ueki and Tsuguaki Yoshida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Man from Planet Alpha sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Planet Alpha page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Planet Alpha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Planet Alpha (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Planet Alpha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Planet Alpha worth watching?
- The Man from Planet Alpha holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, science fiction and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man from Planet Alpha?
- The Man from Planet Alpha stars Kei Tani, Makoto Fujita, Hitoshi Ueki, Tsuguaki Yoshida and Senri Sakurai.
- When was The Man from Planet Alpha released?
- The Man from Planet Alpha was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.