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Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Seen it?

1958 | 66 min | Science Fiction, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 4.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved A.I. Artificial Intelligence, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When an abused wife grows to giant size following an alien encounter and an aborted murder attempt, she goes after her philandering husband with revenge on her mind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    4.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $50 million worldwide on a $88K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 142K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nathan Juran

  • Allison HayesNancy Fowler Archer
  • William HudsonHarry Archer
  • Yvette VickersHoney Parker
  • Roy GordonDr. Raymond Cushing
  • George DouglasSheriff Dubbitt
  • Otto WaldisDr. Heinrich Von Loeb
  • Eileen StevensNurse
  • Michael RossTony the Bartender / Space Giant
  • Frank ChaseDeputy Charlie
  • Ken TerrellJess Stout