Forbidden Planet
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.
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Commander John J. Adams and His Crew Land on Altair IV (Clip)
Invisible Monster Attack
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Frequently asked questions about Forbidden Planet
Where can I watch Forbidden Planet in the United States?
Forbidden Planet is available to stream on Fawesome, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Forbidden Planet for free?
Forbidden Planet streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, and Jack Kelly. Fred M. Wilcox is the director.
How long is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did Forbidden Planet come out?
Forbidden Planet was released on March 23, 1956.
Which studio made Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
What was the budget for Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet was made on a budget of $1,900,000.
How much did Forbidden Planet make at the box office?
Forbidden Planet grossed $3,250,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,900,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.