The 27th Day
1957, English. Directed by William Asher.
Terror from Outer Space!
Five individuals from five nations, including the USA, USSR, and China, suddenly find themselves on an alien saucer, where an alien gives each a container holding three capsules. The alien explains that no power on earth can open a given container except a mental command from the person to whom it is given, then anyone may take a capsule and, by speaking a latitude and longitude at it, cause instant death to all within a given radius: thus each of the five has been provided with the power of life and death. Then, they are given 27 days to decide whether to use the capsules, and returned to the places from which each one came...
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The 27th Day
The 27th Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- William AsherDirector
- Gene BarryJonathan Clark
- Valerie FrenchEve Wingate
- George VoskovecProf. Klaus Bechner
- Azemat JantiIvan Godofsky
- Stefan SchnabelThe Soviet General
- Friedrich von LedeburDr. Karl Neuhaus
- Ralph ClantonMr Ingram
- Arnold MossThe Alien
- Monty AshSoviet Prison Physician
- Theo MarcuseSoviet Col. Gregor
- Paul BirchAdmiral
- Paul FreesRadio Newscaster Ward Mason
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Mantley
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The 27th Day: quick answers
Is The 27th Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 27th Day?
The 27th Day runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The 27th Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 27th Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 27th Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 27th Day is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 27th Day on?
The 27th Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 27th Day?
If you liked The 27th Day, try Babylon 5: Thirdspace, Impostor, Star Trek Into Darkness.
Who directed The 27th Day?
The 27th Day (1957) was directed by William Asher and stars Gene Barry, Valerie French, George Voskovec.