This Island Earth
“2½ Years in the Making!”
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
Where to watch This Island Earth in United States
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Where is This Island Earth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About This Island Earth
This Island Earth is a 1955 English-language science fiction, adventure and horror film directed by Joseph M. Newman and Jack Arnold. The cast is led by Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
This Island Earth was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 10, 1955, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman, Jack Arnold
- Writers
- Franklin Coen, Raymond F. Jones, George Callahan
- Release date
- June 10, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
This Island Earth cast & crew
This Island Earth was directed by Joseph M. Newman and Jack Arnold and written by Franklin Coen, Raymond F. Jones, and George Callahan.
The cast features Rex Reason as Dr. Cal Meacham, Faith Domergue as Dr. Ruth Adams, Jeff Morrow as Exeter, Lance Fuller as Brack, Robert Nichols as Joe Wilson, and Russell Johnson as Steve Carlson.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Clifford Stine and it was produced by William Alland.
Is This Island Earth worth watching?
This Island Earth holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 236 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and horror, This Island Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch This Island Earth
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Cast of This Island Earth
Rex Reason
Dr. Cal Meacham
Faith Domergue
Dr. Ruth Adams
Jeff Morrow
Exeter
Lance Fuller
Brack
Robert Nichols
Joe Wilson
Russell Johnson
Steve Carlson
Douglas Spencer
The Monitor of Metaluna
Karl Ludwig Lindt
Dr. Adolph Engelborg
Regis Parton
Mutant (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Pilot (uncredited)
Coleman Francis
Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
Robert B. Williams
Webb (uncredited)
This Island Earth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch This Island Earth in United States?
This Island Earth 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 This Island Earth in?
This Island Earth is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is This Island Earth?
This Island Earth runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is This Island Earth rated?
This Island Earth is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 236 ratings.
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