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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

Seen it?

1953 | 80 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 1429 times its budget, despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 The Thing from Another World or Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $300 million worldwide on a $210K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Eugène Lourié

  • Paul HubschmidProf. Nesbitt
  • Paula RaymondLee Hunter
  • Cecil KellawayProf. Elson
  • Kenneth TobeyCol. Evans
  • Donald WoodsCapt. Jackson
  • Lee Van CleefCorp. Stone
  • Steve BrodieSgt. Loomis
  • Ross ElliottGeorge Ritchie
  • Jack PennickJacob Bowman
  • Ray HykeSgt. Willistead