Indestructible Man (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1956, Indestructible Man is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Pollexfen, running about 72 minutes. “The Screen's 300,000 Volt SHOCKER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientific experiment involving subjecting a corpse to an extreme charge of electricity accidentally revives an executed criminal and makes him impervious to harm, allowing him to seek revenge on his former partners, and deal similarly with anyone else who gets in his way.
Who’s in it. Indestructible Man stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Charles "Butcher" Benton, Max Showalter as Lt. Richard Chasen, Marian Carr as Eva Martin and Ross Elliott as Paul Lowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Indestructible Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Indestructible Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Indestructible Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Indestructible Man (1956)?
- In US, Indestructible Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Indestructible Man worth watching?
- Indestructible Man holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Indestructible Man?
- Indestructible Man stars Lon Chaney Jr., Max Showalter, Marian Carr, Ross Elliott and Stuart Randall.
- When was Indestructible Man released?
- Indestructible Man was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.