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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

1956Movie1 h 23 minNR

66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes73%55%

A thrilling, tense action movie about war and technology.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The terrifying truth about flying saucers!

Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.

Feels like

  • 1950s Sci-Fi
  • Alien Invasion
  • Flying Saucers
  • Cold War Era
  • Atomic Age
  • Ray Guns
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Special Effects
  • B-Movie

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Fred F. Sears
Written by
Bernard Gordon, George Worthing Yates, Donald E. Keyhoe
Produced by
Charles H. Schneer
Music by
J.S. Westmoreland

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Facts

June 13, 1956 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
June 13, 1956
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Revenge by Proxy, Science Hero, Mind Probe +9

  • Revenge by Proxy
  • Science Hero
  • Mind Probe
  • Alien Invasion
  • The Greys
  • America Saves the Day
  • Pragmatic Villainy
  • Powered Armor
  • Always Chaotic Evil
  • Capital Offensive
  • Flying Saucer
  • Stop Motion

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?"

Questions about Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?

fuboTVPhiloBloodstreamTubi TV

In the United States, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers streams on fuboTV, Philo, and Bloodstream, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Earth vs. the Flying Saucers scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Earth vs. the Flying Saucers use?

Revenge by ProxyScience HeroMind ProbeAlien InvasionThe GreysAmerica Saves the DayPragmatic VillainyPowered ArmorAlways Chaotic EvilCapital OffensiveFlying SaucerStop Motionand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Revenge by Proxy, Science Hero, and Mind Probe.