The Wasp Woman (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1959, The Wasp Woman is a horror and science fiction film directed by Roger Corman, running about 61 minutes. “Horror Of The Winged Menace !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The head of a major cosmetics company experiments on herself with a youth formula made from royal jelly extracted from wasps, but the formula's side effects have deadly consequences.
Who’s in it. The Wasp Woman stars Susan Cabot as Janice Starlin, Anthony Eisley as Bill Lane, Michael Mark as Dr. Eric Zinthrop and Barboura Morris as Mary Dennison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Wasp Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wasp Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wasp Woman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wasp Woman (1959)?
- In US, The Wasp Woman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wasp Woman worth watching?
- The Wasp Woman holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wasp Woman?
- The Wasp Woman stars Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, Michael Mark, Barboura Morris and William Roerick.
- When was The Wasp Woman released?
- The Wasp Woman was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.