The Phantom Planet

1961·Movie
1h 22min·NR
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Phantom Planet fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

It Begins Where Others End! On the Moon!

After an asteroid draws an astronaut and his ship to its surface, he is miniaturized by the phantom planet's exotic atmosphere.
Sci-FiB-MovieMiniaturizationSpace ExplorationUncanny AtmosphereDystopianLow BudgetCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
William Marshall, Hazel W. Hall, Lindsley Parsons Jr.
Written by:
Fred De Gorter, William Telaak, Fred Gebhardt
Produced by:
Robert Kinoshita, Fred Gebhardt, Hugo Grimaldi
Composed by:
Gordon Zahler, Ted Roberts, Al Overton Sr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Phantom Planet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Phantom Planet legally?

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The Phantom Planet is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Phantom Planet worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 3.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Phantom Planet rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Phantom Planet?

1 h 22 min

The Phantom Planet runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is The Phantom Planet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Phantom Planet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Phantom Planet in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Phantom Planet use?

Artistic License – BiologySdrawkcab NameContemplate Our NavelsNo OSHA ComplianceThe End... Or Is It?UnishmentLove Makes You EvilHuman AliensSpace Suits Are SCUBA GearThe Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingBittersweet EndingTechnobabbleand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Phantom Planet, including Artistic License – Biology, Sdrawkcab Name, Contemplate Our Navels.

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