The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
1953, English. Directed by Eugène Lourié.
You'll see it tear a city apart!
The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 215 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Eugène LouriéDirector
- Paul HubschmidProf. Nesbitt
- Paula RaymondLee Hunter
- Cecil KellawayProf. Elson
- Kenneth TobeyCol. Evans
- Donald WoodsCapt. Jackson
- Lee Van CleefCorp. Stone
- Steve BrodieSgt. Loomis
- Ross ElliottGeorge Ritchie
- Jack PennickJacob Bowman
- Ray HykeSgt. Willistead
- Paula HillMiss Ryan
- Michael FoxER Doctor
Details
- Released
- 13 June 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lou Morheim, Fred Freiberger
- Budget
- $210K
- Box office
- $5M
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What The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is based on
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is based on The Fog Horn, a 1951 short story by Ray Bradbury.
Short story · 1951
The Fog Horn
By Ray Bradbury
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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms: quick answers
Is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 215 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms yet.
Which OTT platform is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms on?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms?
If you liked The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, try The Thing from Another World, National Theatre Live: Frankenstein, Godzilla.
Who directed The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) was directed by Eugène Lourié and stars Paul Hubschmid, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway.
What is The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms based on?
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is based on The Fog Horn, a 1951 short story by Ray Bradbury.