The Amazing Colossal Man (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1957, The Amazing Colossal Man is a science fiction film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 80 minutes. “Growing...! Growing...! Growing...! To a Giant! to a Monster! When will it stop?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lt. Col. Glenn Manning is inadvertently exposed to a plutonium bomb blast and although he sustains burns over 90% of his body, he survives. Then he begins to grow, but as he grows he starts losing his mind. By the time he stops he is 50 ft tall, insane and is on the rampage.
Who’s in it. The Amazing Colossal Man stars Glenn Langan as Lt. Col. Glenn Manning, Cathy Downs as Carol Forrest, William Hudson as Dr. Paul Linstrom and Larry Thor as Maj. Eric Coulter, MD, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Amazing Colossal Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amazing Colossal Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Colossal Man tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Amazing Colossal Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Amazing Colossal Man worth watching?
- The Amazing Colossal Man holds an audience score of 4.4 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 The Amazing Colossal Man?
- The Amazing Colossal Man stars Glenn Langan, Cathy Downs, William Hudson, Larry Thor and James Seay.
- When was The Amazing Colossal Man released?
- The Amazing Colossal Man was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.