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I Married a Monster from Outer Space

1958Movie1 h 18 minNR

Horror
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes92%57%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes92%57%

Summary

Aliens from Outer Space are slowly switching places with real humans -- one of the first being a young man about to get married. Slowly, his new wife realizes something is wrong, and her suspicions are confirmed when her husband's odd behaviour begins to show up in other townspeople.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gene Fowler Jr.
Written by
Louis Vittes
Produced by
Gene Fowler Jr.
Music by
Victor Young, Leith Stevens, Hugo Friedhofer

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 1958 · 1 h 18 min · NR

Released
October 1, 1958
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$175,000
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Tagline, Evil-Detecting Dog, Mars Needs Women

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream I Married a Monster from Outer Space?"

Questions about I Married a Monster from Outer Space

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Married a Monster from Outer Space?

KanopyHooplaMometu

In the United States, I Married a Monster from Outer Space is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is I Married a Monster from Outer Space worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Will I Married a Monster from Outer Space scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is I Married a Monster from Outer Space plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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