

20 Million Miles to Earth
1957, English. Directed by Nathan Juran.
Space nightmares!
When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save Colonel Robert Calder, the mission commander. A young boy also recovers what turns out to be a specimen of an alien creature. Growing at a fantastic rate, it manages to escape and eventually threatens the city of Rome.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 181 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Nathan JuranDirector
- William HopperColonel Robert Calder
- Joan TaylorMarisa Leonardo
- Frank PugliaDr. Leonardo
- John ZarembaDr. Judson
- Thomas Browne HenryMaj. Gen. A.D. McIntosh
- Tito VuoloCommissario Unte
- Jan ArvanSignore Contino - Government Official
- Arthur SpaceDr. Sharman
- Bart BravermanPepe
- Don OrlandoFisherman Mondello (uncredited)
- George KhouryFisherman Verrico (uncredited)
- Darlene FieldsReporter Reynolds (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Creighton Williams, Christopher Knopf, Charlotte Knight
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20 Million Miles to Earth: quick answers
Is 20 Million Miles to Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 181 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 20 Million Miles to Earth?
20 Million Miles to Earth runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does 20 Million Miles to Earth have a post-credits scene?
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20 Million Miles to Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is 20 Million Miles to Earth on?
20 Million Miles to Earth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like 20 Million Miles to Earth?
If you liked 20 Million Miles to Earth, try It! The Terror from Beyond Space, The Astronaut, Underwater.
Who directed 20 Million Miles to Earth?
20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) was directed by Nathan Juran and stars William Hopper, Joan Taylor, Frank Puglia.