When Worlds Collide
“Planets destroy earth!”
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
Where to watch When Worlds Collide in United States
Can I watch When Worlds Collide in United States? Yes — you can stream When Worlds Collide in United States on MGM Plus, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is When Worlds Collide streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus, Hoopla, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About When Worlds Collide
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 English-language science fiction and drama film directed by Rudolph Maté. The cast is led by Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus, Hoopla, YouTube Free.
When Worlds Collide was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 1951, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Writers
- Sydney Boehm
- Release date
- September 14, 1951
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
When Worlds Collide cast & crew
When Worlds Collide was directed by Rudolph Maté and written by Sydney Boehm.
The cast features Richard Derr as David Randall, Barbara Rush as Joyce Hendron, Peter Hansen as Dr. Tony Drake, John Hoyt as Sydney Stanton, Larry Keating as Dr. Cole Hendron, and Rachel Ames as Julie Cummings.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leith Stevens, cinematography is by W. Howard Greene, and it was produced by George Pal.
Is When Worlds Collide worth watching?
When Worlds Collide holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 218 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and drama, When Worlds Collide is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch When Worlds Collide
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Cast of When Worlds Collide
Richard Derr
David Randall
Barbara Rush
Joyce Hendron
Peter Hansen
Dr. Tony Drake
John Hoyt
Sydney Stanton
Larry Keating
Dr. Cole Hendron
Rachel Ames
Julie Cummings
Stephen Chase
Dr. George Frye
Frank Cady
Harold Ferris
Hayden Rorke
Dr. Emery Bronson
Sandro Giglio
Dr. Ottinger
Kirk Alyn
Rioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)
James Congdon
Eddie Garson (uncredited)
When Worlds Collide — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When Worlds Collide in United States?
When Worlds Collide is streaming on MGM Plus, Hoopla, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is When Worlds Collide on MGM Plus?
Yes — When Worlds Collide is currently available on MGM Plus in United States.
▸What language is When Worlds Collide in?
When Worlds Collide is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Hindi, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When Worlds Collide?
When Worlds Collide runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is When Worlds Collide rated?
When Worlds Collide is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 218 ratings.
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