When Worlds Collide
1951, English. Directed by Rudolph Maté.
Planets destroy earth!
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 220 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Rudolph MatéDirector
- Richard DerrDavid Randall
- Barbara RushJoyce Hendron
- Peter HansenDr. Tony Drake
- John HoytSydney Stanton
- Larry KeatingDr. Cole Hendron
- Rachel AmesJulie Cummings
- Stephen ChaseDr. George Frye
- Frank CadyHarold Ferris
- Hayden RorkeDr. Emery Bronson
- Sandro GiglioDr. Ottinger
- Kirk AlynRioter Bringing Guns (uncredited)
- James CongdonEddie Garson (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sydney Boehm
- Budget
- $936K
- Box office
- $1.6M
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What When Worlds Collide is based on
When Worlds Collide is based on When Worlds Collide, a novel by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie, published by Frederick A. Stokes.
Novel
When Worlds Collide
By Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie
Published by Frederick A. Stokes
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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When Worlds Collide: quick answers
Is When Worlds Collide worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 220 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When Worlds Collide?
When Worlds Collide runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does When Worlds Collide have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for When Worlds Collide. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
When Worlds Collide parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
When Worlds Collide is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is When Worlds Collide on?
When Worlds Collide isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Worlds Collide?
If you liked When Worlds Collide, try Meltdown: Days of Destruction, The Martian, Stowaway.
Who directed When Worlds Collide?
When Worlds Collide (1951) was directed by Rudolph Maté and stars Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen.
What is When Worlds Collide based on?
When Worlds Collide is based on When Worlds Collide, a novel by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie, published by Frederick A. Stokes.