Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
1970, English. Directed by Roger Corman.
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A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Armitage
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Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.: quick answers
Is Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.3/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.?
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. on?
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.?
If you liked Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It., try Relax, I'm from the Future, Afterburn, The Bed Sitting Room.
Who directed Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.?
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970) was directed by Roger Corman and stars Bud Cort, Talia Shire, Elaine Giftos.