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The Day of the Triffids

1963Movie1 h 33 minNR

Horror
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes78%51%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes78%51%

Summary

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Movies with

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Steve Sekely
Written by
Bernard Gordon, John Wyndham
Produced by
George Pitcher
Music by
Ron Goodwin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 1963 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
April 24, 1963
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$750,000
Available in
138 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Hollywood Acid, Safe Zone Hope Spot, Book Ends +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Day of the Triffids?"

Questions about The Day of the Triffids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Day of the Triffids?

PlexfuboTVThe RokuFawesomeCultpixMometuTubi TVArtiflix

In the United States, The Day of the Triffids streams on fuboTV, Cultpix, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fawesome, Mometu, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is The Day of the Triffids worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Will The Day of the Triffids scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The Day of the Triffids plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Day of the Triffids use?

Hollywood AcidSafe Zone Hope SpotBook EndsDeath of a ChildAmerica Saves the DayStiff Upper LipEvil-Detecting DogWeaksauce WeaknessProtagonist-Centered MoralityUnexplained RecoveryFrom the Mouths of BabesSalt Solutionand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Hollywood Acid, Safe Zone Hope Spot, and Book Ends.