Forbidden Planet (1956)

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

Forbidden Planet (1956) poster

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.

Director: Fred M. Wilcox
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (2 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bebe Barron, Louis Barron
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editing: Ferris Webster
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

flying saucer, rescue mission, space, alien planet, robot, sabotage, mysterious death, alien civilization, lone survivor, extinct race, invisible monster, ray weapons, mind enhancement, atomic power plant, romantic triangle

Trailer

Forbidden Planet Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forbidden Planet about?
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.
Who directed Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Who stars in Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly, Earl Holliman.
How long is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet is a Science Fiction, Adventure film.
What is the Filmori rating for Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
What is the budget of Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet had a budget of $2M.
How much did Forbidden Planet gross?
Forbidden Planet grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Forbidden Planet produced?
Forbidden Planet was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Forbidden Planet?
The themes of Forbidden Planet include: Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology.