The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is a drama, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Eugène Lourié, running about 80 minutes. “You'll see it tear a city apart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.
Who’s in it. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms stars Paul Hubschmid as Prof. Nesbitt, Paula Raymond as Lee Hunter, Cecil Kellaway as Prof. Elson and Kenneth Tobey as Col. Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)?
- In US, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is available to 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 Beast from 20,000 Fathoms worth watching?
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms?
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms stars Paul Hubschmid, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway, Kenneth Tobey and Donald Woods.
- When was The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms released?
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.