One Million B.C. (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1940, One Million B.C. is an action, fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Hal Roach, running about 80 minutes. “So amazing you won't believe your eyes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.
Who’s in it. One Million B.C. stars Victor Mature as Tumak, Carole Landis as Loana, Lon Chaney Jr. as Akhoba and John Hubbard as Ohtao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, One Million B.C. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Million B.C. page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Million B.C. 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 One Million B.C. (1940)?
- In US, One Million B.C. is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Million B.C. worth watching?
- One Million B.C. holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Million B.C.?
- One Million B.C. stars Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Lon Chaney Jr., John Hubbard and Mamo Clark.
- When was One Million B.C. released?
- One Million B.C. was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.