Quatermass 2
1957, English. Directed by Val Guest.
A horrible enemy from the unknown strikes terror across the earth!
In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Quatermass 2
Quatermass 2 is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Val GuestDirector
- Brian DonlevyProf. Bernard Quatermass
- John LongdenChief Inspector Lomax
- William FranklynDr. Tom Brand
- Bryan ForbesMarsh
- Charles Lloyd PackWork Camp Manager Dawson
- Tom ChattoVincent Broadhead, M.P.
- John Van EyssenThe Plant Tour Guide
- Sidney JamesJimmy Hall
- Percy HerbertPaddy Gorman
- Michael RipperErnie the Bartender
- John RaeE. J. Macleod
- Philipp BairdLab Assistant
Details
- Released
- 17 June 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nigel Kneale, Val Guest
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What Quatermass 2 is based on
Quatermass 2 is based on Quatermass II, a television series by Nigel Kneale.
Television series
Quatermass II
By Nigel Kneale
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Quatermass 2: quick answers
What should I watch before Quatermass 2?
Watch The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) first.
What comes after Quatermass 2?
Next in the series: Quatermass and the Pit (1967).
Is Quatermass 2 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Quatermass 2?
Quatermass 2 runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Quatermass 2 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Quatermass 2. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Quatermass 2 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Quatermass 2 yet.
Which OTT platform is Quatermass 2 on?
Quatermass 2 is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Quatermass 2?
If you liked Quatermass 2, try The Man from Planet X, Quatermass and the Pit, The Quatermass Xperiment.
Who directed Quatermass 2?
Quatermass 2 (1957) was directed by Val Guest and stars Brian Donlevy, John Longden, William Franklyn.
What is Quatermass 2 based on?
Quatermass 2 is based on Quatermass II, a television series by Nigel Kneale.