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Summary
In 1960, four American scientists travel to a planet that has just entered Earth's solar system to see if it's able to support an Earth colony. They find an oxygen atmosphere, a lush earth-like forest, and earth-like animals living around a potable fresh-water lake.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Pure escapism
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 3 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 sci-fi movies, −36 min on the typical 99
typical 9963Half of all sci-fi movies run 90–112 min.
Reach
Streams in 138 countries
+128
Released
1955
July 17, 1955
71 years ago
Genres
Science FictionHorrorAdventureLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
FrenchMade in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 3
- Bert I. Gordon Director, Story, Producer
- Robert Agnew Assistant Director
- Elmer Decker Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Tom Gries Screenplay
- Al Zimbalist Story, Executive Producer
Production · 1
- Ralph Helfer Associate Producer, Animal Coordinator
Camera · 1
- Gordon Avil Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Jack Cornall Editor
Sound · 2
- Gene Garf Original Music Composer
- Louis Palange Original Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Flora M. Gordon Wardrobe Supervisor
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