The Omega Man
1971, English. Directed by Boris Sagal.
The last man alive...is not alone!
Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain; sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 657 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Omega Man
The Omega Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Boris SagalDirector
- Charlton HestonRobert Neville
- Anthony ZerbeMatthias
- Rosalind CashLisa
- Paul KosloDutch
- Eric LaneuvilleRichie
- Lincoln KilpatrickZachary
- Anna AriesWoman in Cemetery Crypt
- Brian TochiTommy
- DeVeren BookwalterFamily Member
- John DierkesFamily Member
- Jill GiraldiLittle Girl
- Monika HenreidFamily Member
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
- Box office
- $8.7M
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News & fan talk
What The Omega Man is based on
The Omega Man is based on I Am Legend, a 1954 novel by Richard Matheson, published by Gold Medal Books.
Novel · 1954
I Am Legend
By Richard Matheson
Published by Gold Medal Books
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The Omega Man: quick answers
Is The Omega Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 657 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Omega Man?
The Omega Man runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Omega Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Omega Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Omega Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Omega Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Omega Man on?
The Omega Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Omega Man?
If you liked The Omega Man, try Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, I Am Legend, Warning Sign.
Who directed The Omega Man?
The Omega Man (1971) was directed by Boris Sagal and stars Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash.
What is The Omega Man based on?
The Omega Man is based on I Am Legend, a 1954 novel by Richard Matheson, published by Gold Medal Books.