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Forbidden Planet

1956·Movie
1h 38min·G
IMDb7.5Metacritic807.7Rotten Tomatoes92%85%

Where to watch

HooplaTCMPlexFawesomeTubi TV

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Forbidden Planet fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The future, technology, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Classic Sci-FiPsychological ThrillerGroundbreaking Visual EffectsExploration of Human NatureMystery & SuspenseTechnological HubrisRetro-FuturismSpace Opera ElementsIntelligent Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Fred M. Wilcox, George Rhein, John Greenwald
Written by:
Cyril Hume, Irving Block, Allen Adler
Produced by:
Nicholas Nayfack
Composed by:
Wesley C. Miller, John Lipow, Bebe Barron

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Forbidden Planet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Forbidden Planet legally?

HooplaTCMPlexFawesomeTubi TV

Forbidden Planet is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Forbidden Planet worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Forbidden Planet rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Forbidden Planet?

1 h 38 min

Forbidden Planet runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Forbidden Planet?

Critics86
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Forbidden Planet much the same way.

Was Forbidden Planet a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Forbidden Planet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Forbidden Planet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Forbidden Planet in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Forbidden Planet use?

Logic BombTechnobabbleGhost PlanetStealth InsultMars Needs WomenTechnology PornSelf-Healing PhlebotinumGone Horribly RightGory Discretion ShotWhite-and-Grey MoralityHeroic SacrificeInertial Dampeningand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for Forbidden Planet, including Logic Bomb, Technobabble, Ghost Planet.