Forbidden Planet (1956)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,034 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1956-03-02
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Forbidden Planet
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Forbidden Planet parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Forbidden Planet is a classic sci-fi adventure involving a rescue mission, an invisible monster, and ray weapons.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes an invisible monster threat, ray weapons, and sabotage, presented in a classic 1950s sci-fi style without graphic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Fred M. Wilcox
Cast
- Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Edward Morbius
- Anne Francis as Altaira Morbius
- Leslie Nielsen as Commander John J. Adams
- Warren Stevens as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow
- Jack Kelly as Lt. Jerry Farman
- Earl Holliman as Cookie
- Richard Anderson as Chief Engineer Quinn
- George D. Wallace as Bosun
- Robert Dix as Crewman Grey
- Jimmy Thompson as Crewman Youngerford
Forbidden Planet FAQ
Is Forbidden Planet good?
Forbidden Planet has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,034 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Forbidden Planet?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Forbidden Planet OK for kids?
Forbidden Planet is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Forbidden Planet is a classic sci-fi adventure involving a rescue mission, an invisible monster, and ray weapons.
What movies are like Forbidden Planet?
If you liked Forbidden Planet, try The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Creator, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Trek Into Darkness.