The Incredible Shrinking Man

Name: The Incredible Shrinking Man
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror
Released: 1957-02-22
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton, Raymond Bailey

1957·Movie·NR·81 min·★ 7.5(562)

Science Fiction Adventure Horror More English titles

“A fascinating adventure into the unknown!”

A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.

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About The Incredible Shrinking Man

The Incredible Shrinking Man is a 1957 English-language science fiction, adventure and horror film directed by Jack Arnold. The cast is led by Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom.

The Incredible Shrinking Man was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 22, 1957, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Jack Arnold
Writers: Richard Matheson, Richard Alan Simmons
Release date: February 22, 1957
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $1 million
Production: Universal International Pictures

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The Incredible Shrinking Man cast & crew

The Incredible Shrinking Man was directed by Jack Arnold and written by Richard Matheson and Richard Alan Simmons.

The cast features Grant Williams as Scott Carey, Randy Stuart as Louise Carey, April Kent as Clarice Bruce, Paul Langton as Charlie Carey, Raymond Bailey as Doctor Thomas Silver, and William Schallert as Doctor Arthur Bramson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Earl E. Lawrence, cinematography is by Ellis W. Carter, and it was produced by Albert Zugsmith.

Is The Incredible Shrinking Man worth watching?

The Incredible Shrinking Man holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 562 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.

At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and horror, The Incredible Shrinking Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

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