The X from Outer Space

1967·Movie
1h 29min·PG
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–12%

Where to watch

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The X from Outer Space fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Mystery

  • 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

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Mankind threatened by a deadly nucleus from the vast void of space

The spaceship AAB-Gamma is dispatched from FAFC headquarters in Japan to make a landing on the planet Mars and investigate reports of UFOs in the area. As they near the red planet, they encounter a mysterious UFO that coats the ship's hull with unusual spores. Taking one of the specimens back to earth, it soon develops and grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that tramples Japan.
Kaiju FilmGiant MonsterSci-Fi HorrorJapanese CinemaCold War EraB-MovieCreature FeatureCamp Aesthetics

Crew

Directed by:
Kazui Nihonmatsu
Written by:
Kazui Nihonmatsu, Moriyoshi Ishida, Eibi Motomochi
Composed by:
Hiroshi Nakamura, Taku Izumi

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The X from Outer Space

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The X from Outer Space legally?

HBO MaxHooplaCriterionAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The X from Outer Space is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The X from Outer Space worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The X from Outer Space rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The X from Outer Space?

1 h 29 min

The X from Outer Space runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The X from Outer Space in?

JapaneseChineseEnglishHindi

It was made in Japanese, with some Chinese, English, Hindi. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The X from Outer Space?

8AUCADEGBGGIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The X from Outer Space in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The X from Outer Space use?

Lighter and SofterMulti-Armed and DangerousDenser and WackierEvery Car Is a PintoLiving StatueFrom a Single CellBeware the Silly OnesBall of Light TransformationUnobtainiumAttack of the 50-Foot WhateverLet X Be the UnknownNuclear Mutantand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The X from Outer Space, including Lighter and Softer, Multi-Armed and Dangerous, Denser and Wackier.

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