The Twilight Zone (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Series · ★ 8.5

The Twilight Zone poster

Released in 1959, The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama series.

What it’s about. An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

Who’s in it. The Twilight Zone stars Rod Serling as Self - Host, Vito Scotti as Peddler, Claude Akins as Steve Brand and Irene Dailey as Miss Frank, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Twilight Zone sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twilight Zone page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Twilight Zone 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 The Twilight Zone (1959)?
In US, The Twilight Zone is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and 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 Twilight Zone worth watching?
The Twilight Zone holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Twilight Zone?
The Twilight Zone stars Rod Serling, Vito Scotti, Claude Akins, Irene Dailey and Keenan Wynn.
When was The Twilight Zone released?
The Twilight Zone was released in 1959.