Kronos (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1957, Kronos is a science fiction film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 78 minutes. “World-Destroying Monster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scientists investigate a huge meteor that crashes into the ocean off Mexico, and encounter a skyscraper-tall, mobile machine which is designed to syphon energy from earth, including any energy directed at it in an effort to destroy it.
Who’s in it. Kronos stars Jeff Morrow as Dr. Leslie Gaskell, Barbara Lawrence as Vera Hunter, George O'Hanlon as Dr. Arnold Culver and John Emery as Dr. Hubbell Eliot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kronos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kronos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kronos tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kronos (1957)?
- In US, Kronos is available to stream on Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kronos worth watching?
- Kronos holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kronos?
- Kronos stars Jeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, George O'Hanlon, John Emery and Morris Ankrum.
- When was Kronos released?
- Kronos was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.