The Incredible Shrinking Man
1957, English. Directed by Jack Arnold.
A fascinating adventure into the unknown!
A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack ArnoldDirector
- Grant WilliamsScott Carey
- Randy StuartLouise Carey
- April KentClarice Bruce
- Paul LangtonCharlie Carey
- Raymond BaileyDoctor Thomas Silver
- William SchallertDoctor Arthur Bramson
- Frank J. ScannellBarker
- Helene MarshallNurse
- Diana DarrinNurse
- Billy CurtisMidget
- Charles PerrySpieler (uncredited)
- Chet BrandenburgBalloon Vendor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Matheson, Richard Alan Simmons
- Budget
- $750K
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What The Incredible Shrinking Man is based on
The Incredible Shrinking Man is based on The Shrinking Man, a 1956 novel by Richard Matheson, published by Gold Medal Books.
Novel · 1956
The Shrinking Man
By Richard Matheson
Published by Gold Medal Books
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The Incredible Shrinking Man: quick answers
Is The Incredible Shrinking Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 598 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Incredible Shrinking Man?
The Incredible Shrinking Man runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Incredible Shrinking Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Incredible Shrinking Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Incredible Shrinking Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Incredible Shrinking Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Incredible Shrinking Man on?
The Incredible Shrinking Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Incredible Shrinking Man?
If you liked The Incredible Shrinking Man, try The Last House, The Invasion, Willard.
Who directed The Incredible Shrinking Man?
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) was directed by Jack Arnold and stars Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent.
What is The Incredible Shrinking Man based on?
The Incredible Shrinking Man is based on The Shrinking Man, a 1956 novel by Richard Matheson, published by Gold Medal Books.