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The Man from Planet X

1951·Movie
1h 10min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History

  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Editing4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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The WEIRDEST Visitor the Earth has ever seen!

While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.
Classic Sci-Fi HorrorAtmospheric & EerieRetro-Futuristic AestheticSlow-Burn SuspenseIsolation ThrillerVintage Special EffectsMysterious Visitor NarrativeNostalgic CharmLow-Budget Ingenuity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man from Planet X legally?

The Man from Planet X is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man from Planet X worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Man from Planet X?

1 h 10 min

The Man from Planet X runs 1 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man from Planet X?

Critics100
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Man from Planet X higher (100) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Man from Planet X in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man from Planet X?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man from Planet X in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.