The Giant Behemoth (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1959, The Giant Behemoth is a fantasy, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Eugène Lourié, running about 80 minutes. “The biggest thing since creation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean's ecosystem resulting in dangerous blobs of radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dinosaur which threatens London.
Who’s in it. The Giant Behemoth stars Gene Evans as Steve Karnes, André Morell as Prof. James Bickford, Leigh Madison as Jean Trevethan and John Turner as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Giant Behemoth 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 Giant Behemoth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Giant Behemoth 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 Giant Behemoth (1959)?
- In US, The Giant Behemoth 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 Giant Behemoth worth watching?
- The Giant Behemoth holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Giant Behemoth?
- The Giant Behemoth stars Gene Evans, André Morell, Leigh Madison, John Turner and Alastair Hunter.
- When was The Giant Behemoth released?
- The Giant Behemoth was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.