This Island Earth movie poster

This Island Earth

1955 · 1h 25m · Released

Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.0 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream This Island Earth

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

This Island Earth (1955) - Official Trailer
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Joe Dante on THIS ISLAND EARTH

Top cast and crew

Joseph M. Newman Director
Jack Arnold Director
Rex Reason Dr. Cal Meacham
Faith Domergue Dr. Ruth Adams
Jeff Morrow Exeter
Lance Fuller Brack
Robert Nichols Joe Wilson
Russell Johnson Steve Carlson
Douglas Spencer The Monitor of Metaluna
Karl Ludwig Lindt Dr. Adolph Engelborg
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Frequently asked questions about This Island Earth

Where can I watch This Island Earth in the United States?

This Island Earth is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for This Island Earth?

This Island Earth scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in This Island Earth?

This Island Earth stars Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Lance Fuller, and Robert Nichols. Joseph M. Newman is the director and Jack Arnold is the director.

How long is This Island Earth?

This Island Earth runs 1h 25m (85 minutes).

When did This Island Earth come out?

This Island Earth was released on June 10, 1955.

Which studio made This Island Earth?

This Island Earth was produced by Universal Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for This Island Earth?

This Island Earth was made on a budget of $800,000.

How much did This Island Earth make at the box office?

This Island Earth grossed $1,700,000 worldwide, against a budget of $800,000.

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.

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