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The Shape of Things to Come

1979, English. Directed by George McCowan.

Beyond the earth... Beyond the moon... Beyond your wildest imagination!

Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities. Humanity's continued survival depends on an anti-radiation drug only available on planet Delta Three, which has been taken over by Omus, a brilliant but mad mechanic who places no value on human life. Omus wants to come to the Moon to rule and intends to attack it by ramming robot-controlled spaceships into the domes. Dr. John Caball, his son Jason, Jason's friend, Kim, and a robot named Sparks embark on Caball's space battlecruiser on an unauthorized mission to Delta Three to stop Omus.

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Runtime
1h 38m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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The Shape of Things to Come is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and ARROW in India.

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Released
4 May 1979
Country
Canada
Written by
Martin Lager
futurespacecraftbased on novel or bookrobotscientistcanuxploitation

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What The Shape of Things to Come is based on

The Shape of Things to Come is adapted from a novel.

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The Shape of Things to Come runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).

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The Shape of Things to Come parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Shape of Things to Come is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Shape of Things to Come on?

The Shape of Things to Come is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and ARROW in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Shape of Things to Come?

If you liked The Shape of Things to Come, try The Creator, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Who directed The Shape of Things to Come?

The Shape of Things to Come (1979) was directed by George McCowan and stars Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse.

What is The Shape of Things to Come based on?

The Shape of Things to Come is adapted from a novel.

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