The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
“You'll see it tear a city apart!”
The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | 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, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is a 1953 English-language drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Eugène Lourié. The cast is led by Paul Hubschmid, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms was produced by Jack Dietz Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 13, 1953, and carries a 15 certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Eugène Lourié
- Writers
- Lou Morheim, Fred Freiberger
- Release date
- June 13, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Jack Dietz Productions
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms cast & crew
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms was directed by Eugène Lourié and written by Lou Morheim and Fred Freiberger.
The cast features Paul Hubschmid as Prof. Nesbitt, Paula Raymond as Lee Hunter, Cecil Kellaway as Prof. Elson, Kenneth Tobey as Col. Evans, Donald Woods as Capt. Jackson, and Lee Van Cleef as Corp. Stone.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Buttolph, cinematography is by John L. Russell, and it was produced by Hal E. Chester and Jack Dietz.
Is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms worth watching?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 201 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and science fiction, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
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Cast of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Paul Hubschmid
Prof. Nesbitt
Paula Raymond
Lee Hunter
Cecil Kellaway
Prof. Elson
Kenneth Tobey
Col. Evans
Donald Woods
Capt. Jackson
Lee Van Cleef
Corp. Stone
Steve Brodie
Sgt. Loomis
Ross Elliott
George Ritchie
Jack Pennick
Jacob Bowman
Ray Hyke
Sgt. Willistead
Paula Hill
Miss Ryan
Michael Fox
ER Doctor
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms in United States?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms in?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms rated?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is rated 15. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 201 ratings.
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