Forbidden Planet

Name: Forbidden Planet
Director: Fred M. Wilcox
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1956
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly

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

19561h 38m7.3(1,081 votes)

Science FictionAdventure

Synopsis

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 immediat…

Forbidden Planet (1956) is a science fiction and adventure film directed by Fred M. Wilcox. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,081 votes.

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Director

Fred M. Wilcox

Cast

Walter Pidgeon

Dr. Edward Morbius

Anne Francis

Altaira Morbius

Leslie Nielsen

Commander John J. Adams

Warren Stevens

Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow

Jack Kelly

Lt. Jerry Farman

Earl Holliman

Richard Anderson

Chief Engineer Quinn

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Who stars in Forbidden Planet?

Forbidden Planet stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, and Warren Stevens, and was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.

How long is Forbidden Planet?

Forbidden Planet has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did Forbidden Planet come out?

Forbidden Planet was released in 1956.

What genre is Forbidden Planet?

Forbidden Planet is a science fiction and adventure film.

Is Forbidden Planet worth watching?

Forbidden Planet holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.