Invaders from Mars
Seen it?1953 | 78 min | Science Fiction, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 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 Invasion of the Body Snatchers or Disclosure Day, 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 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 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 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Cameron Menzies
- Jimmy HuntDavid Maclean
- Arthur FranzDr. Stuart Kelston
- Helena CarterDr. Pat Blake, MD
- Leif EricksonMr. George MacLean
- Hillary BrookeMrs. Mary MacLean
- Morris AnkrumCol. Fielding
- Walter SandePolice Sgt. Mack Finlay
- Bert FreedPolice Chief A.C. Barrows
- Max WagnerArmy Sgt. Rinaldi
- Charles GibbLt. Blair