Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is an action and science fiction film directed by Fred F. Sears, running about 83 minutes. “The terrifying truth about flying saucers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
Who’s in it. Earth vs. the Flying Saucers stars Hugh Marlowe as Dr. Russell A. Marvin, Joan Taylor as Carol Marvin, Donald Curtis as Maj. Huglin and Morris Ankrum as Brig. Gen. John Hanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream and 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 Earth vs. the Flying Saucers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth vs. the Flying Saucers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956)?
- In US, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is available to stream on Bloodstream, 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 Earth vs. the Flying Saucers worth watching?
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers stars Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum and John Zaremba.
- When was Earth vs. the Flying Saucers released?
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.