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When Worlds Collide

1951·Movie
1h 23min·G
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

The future, mystery, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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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.
Disaster FilmClassic Sci-FiEnd of the World ScenarioHumanity's SurvivalTechnological Race Against TimeSpectacular VisualsCold War EraIntriguing PremiseMorality in Crisis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream When Worlds Collide legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Worlds Collide worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Worlds Collide rated?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is When Worlds Collide?

1 h 23 min

When Worlds Collide runs 1 h 23 min.

Is When Worlds Collide based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on When Worlds Collide?

Critics64
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see When Worlds Collide much the same way.

Was When Worlds Collide a box office hit?

Budget$936,000
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $936,000 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is When Worlds Collide in?

EnglishFrenchHindiPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch When Worlds Collide?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Worlds Collide in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When Worlds Collide use?

Cold EquationDropped a Bridge on HimDeath by AdaptationThe Elites Jump ShipSci-Fi Writers Have No Sense of ScaleLottery of DoomFiction 500Homeworld EvacuationAce PilotWhat Happened to the Mouse?I Know You Know I KnowRetro Rocketand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for When Worlds Collide, including Cold Equation, Dropped a Bridge on Him, Death by Adaptation.