20 Million Miles to Earth
Seen it?1957 | 82 min | Science Fiction, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved 2001: A Space Odyssey or Star Trek Beyond, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
When the first manned flight to Venus returns to Earth, the rocket crash-lands in the Mediterranean near a small Italian fishing village. The locals manage to save Colonel Robert Calder, the mission commander. A young boy also recovers what turns out to be a specimen of an alien creature. Growing at a fantastic rate, it manages to escape and eventually threatens the city of Rome.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nathan Juran
- William HopperColonel Robert Calder
- Joan TaylorMarisa Leonardo
- Frank PugliaDr. Leonardo
- John ZarembaDr. Judson
- Thomas Browne HenryMaj. Gen. A.D. McIntosh
- Tito VuoloCommissario Unte
- Jan ArvanSignore Contino - Government Official
- Arthur SpaceDr. Sharman
- Bart BravermanPepe
- Don OrlandoFisherman Mondello (uncredited)