Forbidden Planet
“Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!”
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Where to watch Forbidden Planet in India
Can I watch Forbidden Planet in India? Forbidden Planet isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Forbidden Planet there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Forbidden Planet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United States | Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Forbidden Planet
Forbidden Planet is a 1956 English-language science fiction and adventure film directed by Fred M. Wilcox. The cast is led by Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Forbidden Planet was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 23, 1956, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Fred M. Wilcox
- Writers
- Cyril Hume, Irving Block, Allen Adler
- Release date
- March 23, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Forbidden Planet cast & crew
Forbidden Planet was directed by Fred M. Wilcox and written by Cyril Hume, Irving Block, and Allen Adler.
The cast features Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Edward Morbius, Anne Francis as Altaira Morbius, Leslie Nielsen as Commander John J. Adams, Warren Stevens as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow, Jack Kelly as Lt. Jerry Farman, and Earl Holliman as Cookie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bebe Barron, cinematography is by George J. Folsey, and it was produced by Nicholas Nayfack.
Is Forbidden Planet worth watching?
Forbidden Planet holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,122 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and adventure, Forbidden Planet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Forbidden Planet
Forbidden Planet isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Forbidden Planet
Walter Pidgeon
Dr. Edward Morbius
Anne Francis
Altaira Morbius
Leslie Nielsen
Commander John J. Adams
Warren Stevens
Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow
Jack Kelly
Lt. Jerry Farman
Earl Holliman
Cookie
Richard Anderson
Chief Engineer Quinn
George D. Wallace
Bosun
Robert Dix
Crewman Grey
Jimmy Thompson
Crewman Youngerford
James Drury
Crewman Strong
Harry Harvey Jr.
Crewman Randall
Forbidden Planet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Forbidden Planet in India?
Forbidden Planet is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Forbidden Planet in the US?
In the US, Forbidden Planet is streaming on Plex and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Forbidden Planet in the UK?
Forbidden Planet isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is Forbidden Planet in?
Forbidden Planet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Forbidden Planet rated?
Forbidden Planet is rated G. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,122 ratings.
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