Out of the Unknown (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1965, Out of the Unknown is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s about. Out of the Unknown is a British television science fiction anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and broadcast on BBC2 in four series between 1965 and 1971. Each episode was a dramatisation of a science fiction short story; some were created for the series, but most were adaptations of already published stories. The first three years were exclusively science fiction, but that genre was abandoned in the final year in favour of horror and fantasy. A number of episodes were wiped during the early 1970s, as was standard procedure at the time.
Who’s in it. Out of the Unknown stars Gay Hamilton as April Dorn, Brenda De Banzie as Mrs. Dakers, Wendy Craig as Claire Belmont and John Wood as Brenner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Out of the Unknown has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out of the Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out of the Unknown tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out of the Unknown (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Out of the Unknown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Out of the Unknown worth watching?
- Out of the Unknown holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Out of the Unknown?
- Out of the Unknown stars Gay Hamilton, Brenda De Banzie, Wendy Craig, John Wood and Ronald Leigh-Hunt.
- When was Out of the Unknown released?
- Out of the Unknown was released in 1965.