The Space Children
1958, English. Directed by Jack Arnold.
A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jack ArnoldDirector
- Michel RayBud Brewster
- Adam WilliamsDave Brewster
- Peggy WebberAnn Brewster
- John WashbrookTim
- Jackie CooganHank Johnson
- Richard ShannonCol. Manley
- Raymond BaileyDr. Wahrman
- Sandy DescherEadie Johnson
- Larry PennellMaj. Thomas
- Peter BaldwinMr. James
- Ty HungerfordSentry
- Russell JohnsonJoe Gamble
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Tom Filer
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The Space Children: quick answers
Is The Space Children worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Space Children?
The Space Children runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The Space Children have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Space Children. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Space Children parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Space Children on?
The Space Children isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Space Children?
If you liked The Space Children, try Rim of the World, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Signal One.
Who directed The Space Children?
The Space Children (1958) was directed by Jack Arnold and stars Michel Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber.