The Blob
1958, English. Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr..
It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 706 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Blob
The Blob is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel in India.
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The Blob: watch order
Cast & crew
- Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.Director
- Steve McQueenSteve Andrews
- Aneta CorsautJane Martin
- Earl RoweLt. Dave
- Olin HowlandThe Old Man
- Stephen ChaseDr. T. Hallen
- John BensonSgt. Jim Bert
- George KarasOfficer Ritchie
- Lee PaytonKate
- Elbert SmithHenry Martin
- Hugh GrahamMr. Andrews
- Vincent BarbiGeorge
- Audrey MetcalfElizabeth Martin
Details
- Released
- 10 September 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Theodore Simonson, Kay Linaker
- Budget
- $110K
- Box office
- $4M
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News & fan talk
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The Blob: quick answers
What comes after The Blob?
Next in the series: Beware! The Blob (1972) and The Blob (1988).
Is The Blob worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 706 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blob?
The Blob runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Blob have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blob. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Blob parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Blob yet.
Which OTT platform is The Blob on?
The Blob is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blob?
If you liked The Blob, try The Blob, The Last House, Island of Terror.
Who directed The Blob?
The Blob (1958) was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and stars Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe.