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The Green Slime

1968Movie1 h 30 minG

35
WeakGoodWatch score
35
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for romance, warmth or tears.

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Directed by
Kinji Fukasaku

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Facts

December 19, 1968 · 1 h 30 min · G

Released
December 19, 1968
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States, Italy
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Heroic Sacrifice, Closed Circle, Noodle Incident +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Green Slime?"

Questions about The Green Slime

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Green Slime?

In the United States, The Green Slime streams on TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Green Slime worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 23%). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is The Green Slime okay for kids?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will The Green Slime scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Green Slime?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Green Slime use?

Heroic SacrificeClosed CircleNoodle IncidentIdiot BallCyclopsLove TriangleAvoid the Dreaded G RatingGreen Is GrossRogue PlanetShock and AweHalfway Plot SwitchThrowing Your Gun at the Enemyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Heroic Sacrifice, Closed Circle, and Noodle Incident.