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Where to Watch Forbidden Planet (1956) in the US
- 1956
- G
- 1h 38m
- 7.5IMDb
- 96%Rotten Tomatoes
- 80Metascore
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What it's about
When Commander Adams and his crew are sent to investigate why there were no communications from a previous mission to a planet explored 20 years earlier by scientists, he finds only two survivors, Dr. Morbius and his daughter. Unknown to Adams, Morbius has made a discovery, a discovery of great power, and has no intention of sharing it with anyone.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Fred M. Wilcox
- Writer
- Cyril Hume, Irving Block, Allen Adler
- Starring
- Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen
Details
- Release date
- Jun 13, 1958
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch Forbidden Planet (1956) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Forbidden Planet in the United States?
- Forbidden Planet is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream Forbidden Planet or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch Forbidden Planet for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).
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