While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.
Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.
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GoodWatch score 60April 27, 1951 · 1 h 10 min · Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man from Planet X?"
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In the United States, The Man from Planet X streams on Prime, FlixFling, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (48).
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny and 7 for tension, but 5 for scares.
Yes: it's easy to follow, with ambiguity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
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