Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,171 ratings
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1956-02-05
Runtime: 80 minutes
Where to watch Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- Stream: Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a tense 1956 sci-fi horror thriller about townspeople being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Suspenseful horror/thriller content including an angry mob and paranoia-driven confrontations, with no graphic gore shown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kevin McCarthy as Dr. Miles J. Bennell
- Dana Wynter as Becky Driscoll
- King Donovan as Jack Belicec
- Carolyn Jones as Theodora 'Teddy' Belicec
- Larry Gates as Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffman
- Kenneth Patterson as Stanley Driscoll
- Virginia Christine as Wilma Lentz
- Jean Willes as Nurse Sally Withers
- Ralph Dumke as Police Chief Nick Grivett
- Guy Way as Officer Sam Janzek
Invasion of the Body Snatchers FAQ
Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers good?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,171 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
In the US you can stream Invasion of the Body Snatchers on Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a tense 1956 sci-fi horror thriller about townspeople being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
What movies are like Invasion of the Body Snatchers?
If you liked Invasion of the Body Snatchers, try Disclosure Day, War of the Worlds, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Signs.