The Land Unknown (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, The Land Unknown is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Virgil W. Vogel, running about 78 minutes. “BEHIND A BARRIER OF ANTARCTIC ICE... A PARADISE OF HIDDEN TERRORS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.
Who’s in it. The Land Unknown stars Jock Mahoney as Commander Harold 'Alan' Roberts, Shirley Patterson as Margaret 'Maggie' Hathaway, William Reynolds as Lt. Jack Carmen and Henry Brandon as Dr. Carl Hunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Land Unknown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Land Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Land Unknown 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 The Land Unknown (1957)?
- In US, The Land Unknown 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 Land Unknown worth watching?
- The Land Unknown holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Land Unknown?
- The Land Unknown stars Jock Mahoney, Shirley Patterson, William Reynolds, Henry Brandon and Douglas Kennedy.
- When was The Land Unknown released?
- The Land Unknown was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.