

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.
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Where is Forbidden Planet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 7.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome.
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 7.2/10 from 1,066 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
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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 United States?
Forbidden Planet is streaming on Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Forbidden Planet on Fawesome?
Yes — Forbidden Planet is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸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 7.2/10 audience score from 1,066 ratings.











