King Dinosaur (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 1.9
Released in 1955, King Dinosaur is an adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 63 minutes. “SEE...A prehistoric world of fantastic adventure come to life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1960, four American scientists travel to a planet that has just entered Earth's solar system to see if it's able to support an Earth colony. They find an oxygen atmosphere, a lush earth-like forest, and earth-like animals living around a potable fresh-water lake.
Who’s in it. King Dinosaur stars William Bryant as Dr. Ralph Martin, Patti Gallagher as Nora Pierce, Douglas Henderson as Dr. Richard Gordon and Wanda Curtis as Dr. Patricia Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.9/10, King Dinosaur has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Dinosaur page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Dinosaur tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Dinosaur (1955)?
- In US, King Dinosaur is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Dinosaur worth watching?
- King Dinosaur holds an audience score of 1.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Dinosaur?
- King Dinosaur stars William Bryant, Patti Gallagher, Douglas Henderson, Wanda Curtis and Marvin Miller.