The Strange World of Planet X
1958, English. Directed by Gilbert Gunn.
Man and alien unite to combat the most insidious peril the universe has ever known!
Near a small English village, a scientific team is conducting experiments with magnetic fields, the results of which may have military applications but the intensification of which seem to be connected to UFO reports, a series of murders, an enormous insect egg, and a strange visitor with exceptional scientific knowledge.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gilbert GunnDirector
- Forrest TuckerGil Graham
- Gaby AndréMichele Dupont
- Martin BensonSmith
- Alec MangoDr. Laird
- Wyndham GoldieBrigadier Cartwright
- Hugh LatimerJimmy Murray
- Dandy NicholsMrs. Tucker
- Richard WarnerInsp. Burns
- Patricia SinclairHelen Forsyth
- Geoffrey ChaterGerard Wilson
- Susan RedwayJane Hale
- Catherine LancasterGillian Betts
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Ryder
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What The Strange World of Planet X is based on
The Strange World of Planet X is adapted from a novel.
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How long is The Strange World of Planet X?
The Strange World of Planet X runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Strange World of Planet X parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Strange World of Planet X is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Strange World of Planet X on?
The Strange World of Planet X isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strange World of Planet X?
If you liked The Strange World of Planet X, try Island of Lost Souls, The Invisible Man, X: The Unknown.
Who directed The Strange World of Planet X?
The Strange World of Planet X (1958) was directed by Gilbert Gunn and stars Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, Martin Benson.
What is The Strange World of Planet X based on?
The Strange World of Planet X is adapted from a novel.