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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

1956·Movie
1h 23min·NR
66
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

War and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
1950s Sci-FiAlien InvasionFlying SaucersCold War EraAtomic AgeRay GunsGovernment ConspiracySpecial EffectsB-Movie

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

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Where can I stream Earth vs. the Flying Saucers legally?

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Bloodstream, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?

1 h 23 min

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?

Critics73
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Earth vs. the Flying Saucers higher (73) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Earth vs. the Flying Saucers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Earth vs. the Flying Saucers in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, including Revenge by Proxy, Science Hero, Mind Probe.