The Puppet Masters
1994, English. Directed by Stuart Orme.
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The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control their minds in order to spread their dominion. Government agency reps Sam Givens, Andrew Nivens, and Mary Sefton must stop the aliens.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Stuart OrmeDirector
- Donald SutherlandAndrew Nivens
- Eric ThalSam Nivens
- Julie WarnerMary Sefton
- Keith DavidAlex Holland
- Will PattonDr. Lawrence Graves
- Richard BelzerNeil Jarvis
- Tom MasonPresident Douglas
- Yaphet KottoRessler
- Gerry BammanViscott
- Sam AndersonCulbertson
- J. Patrick McCormackGidding
- Marshall BellGeneral Morgan
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David S. Goyer, Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $8.6M
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What The Puppet Masters is based on
The Puppet Masters is based on The Puppet Masters, a 1951 novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1951
The Puppet Masters
By Robert A. Heinlein
Published by Doubleday
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The Puppet Masters: quick answers
Is The Puppet Masters worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 211 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Puppet Masters?
The Puppet Masters runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Puppet Masters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Puppet Masters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Puppet Masters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Puppet Masters is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Puppet Masters on?
The Puppet Masters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Puppet Masters?
If you liked The Puppet Masters, try Double Blind, Containment, Die Alone.
Who directed The Puppet Masters?
The Puppet Masters (1994) was directed by Stuart Orme and stars Donald Sutherland, Eric Thal, Julie Warner.
What is The Puppet Masters based on?
The Puppet Masters is based on The Puppet Masters, a 1951 novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published by Doubleday.