At the Earth's Core (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1976, At the Earth's Core is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 90 minutes. “4,000 miles to the center of the Earth to a world within a world” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A huge burrowing machine tunnels out of control at ferocious speed, cutting clean through to the center of the earth, to the twilight world of pellucidar. Once there, Dr. Perry and David Innes are threatened by half human creatures, lizard-like birds, and man-eating plants.
Who’s in it. At the Earth's Core stars Doug McClure as David Innes, Peter Cushing as Dr. Abner Perry, Caroline Munro as Princess Dia and Cy Grant as Ra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, At the Earth's Core has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At the Earth's Core page.
If you liked it. Fans of At the Earth's Core tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At the Earth's Core (1976)?
- In US, At the Earth's Core is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is At the Earth's Core worth watching?
- At the Earth's Core holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in At the Earth's Core?
- At the Earth's Core stars Doug McClure, Peter Cushing, Caroline Munro, Cy Grant and Godfrey James.