Forbidden Planet (1956)
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A starship crew in the 23rd century goes to investigate the silence of a distant planet's colony, only to find just two survivors, a powerful robot, and the deadly secret of a lost civilization.
Cast
- Walter Pidgeon
- Anne Francis
- Leslie Nielsen
- Warren Stevens
- Jack Kelly
- Richard Anderson
- Earl Holliman
- George D. Wallace
- Robert Dix
- Jimmy Thompson
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- Nov 17, 2014
While a contemporary audience might dismiss the now hokey-appearing charms of Fred M. Wilcox's "Forbidden Planet," that audience would be overlooking a science fiction classic that is a true document of its time. With its zithering, atonal music score; colorful,…
Travis LytleJun 19, 2015Every damn time. Every damn time I re-watch Forbidden planet, and the first act unfolds, I question how I consistently give this sci-fi classic four stars. I appreciate it’s complete cheesiness, how the Electronic Tonalities set the stage for aural sci-fi cues for the…
Jonathan Whitenot enough robby
megan - Apr 21, 2016
Space Pilot: "Hey pops, something came on our ship last night and killed one of our dudes!" Space Scientist: "Let me explain." *serious voice* "Please examine all these sweet alien gadgets we found on this planet." Space Pilot: "Dang, this is some dank extraterrestrial…
ScreeningNotesMar 23, 2013Can you imagine how insanely awesome it would be if someone today were to take the most futuristic, avant garde music they could find and apply it to highly stylized images and effects in service of a story that leans heavily on contemporary psychology to express concern…
lairdMay 12, 2026A colony has gone silent on the distant planet Altair IV. A starship crew, led by Commander Adams (Leslie Nielsen), is sent out find out why. They arrive to find only two survivors and a highly advanced Robot named Robby. Soon, Adams and his crew find themselves being…
David Whitman - Nov 22, 2024
"Come on in." "I didn't bring my bathing suit." "What's a 'bathing suit'?" In the late 23rd century, mankind has colonized many other star systems. The United Planets starship C-57D under the command of Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen) arrives at the planet Altair…
DanielNov 29, 2024"Come on in." "I didn't bring my bathing suit." "What's a 'bathing suit'?" never heard of it🤔 When a power seeks to impose itself, it expresses everything and whatever hidden darkness is made visible. This classic sci-fi adventure from the 1950s is extremely enjoyable.…
darbs𓋹I just love the film actually credited the robot as a cast member... not the voice actor, but the robot itself... ----------------------------------- Perhaps one of the greatest landmarks in sci-fi cinema history, almost right of the get-go you could see the footprint…
Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
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- Iso lovedForbidden Planet
9/10 I saw this in the cinema tonight and it was spectacular!! The special effects, the humor, and the plot all hold up fairly well to this day. I thoroughly enjoyed this, though the audio was a bit heavy handed with the “sci-fi” noises that hurt my eardrums (autism).
James New likedForbidden PlanetPastel and retro sci-fi film with immense historical importance and influence. I love the design of everything, particularly the planet and the robot. The final battle is entertaining as hell and the goofy blasters are great. Sound design and score are fantastic too
Scott Damuth lovedForbidden PlanetIf you love sci fi, this one is the gold standard. Historically one of the best space sci fis ever made. All the elements of a great movie are there. Wish I could see it again for the first time. Probably watched it a dozen times with different people.
- Platypus Lord likedForbidden Planet
Enjoyable classic sci-fi movie with great production design and interesting adaptation of The Tempest. Good theme and moral of self-control and the possible evils lurking in the human heart.
kenzie a is "meh" onForbidden Planeti only remembered this existed to logged i watched it because it was mentioned LOL all i remember is the Tiger and that silly robot guy - watch date approx
Jennifer Facenda likedForbidden PlanetA lot like Star Trek, old cheesy sci-fi goodness. Though it could’ve done without the misogyny. Enjoyed the soundtrack by Bebe and Louis Barron.
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Moviegoer lovedForbidden PlanetShould be shown in every film study/history class. A staple of the sci-fi B movie era. Leslie Nielsen and Walter Pidgeon are fantastic.
hanne is "meh" onForbidden Planetrating: 🛸🛸 men will terrorize the planet with their Id monster instead of let people in
CvptvinHowdy is "meh" onForbidden PlanetThese old '50s sci-fi movies are usually in my ballpark, but this didn't pull me in much
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Metacritic
Here was outer space as only the lavish production values of MGM could imagine it, a journey to an alien landscape painted in bold Eastmancolor and stretched across a CinemaScope frame.
Keith Phipps
The A.V. Club
Even as the SF cliches fall fast and heavy, this is great to look at, thanks to the sumptuous MGM sets and the fine animation and matte work by Walt Disney Studios.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
The film's amazing strengths easily outweigh the odd outbreak of hammery.
Adam Smith
Empire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956) about?
A starship crew in the 23rd century goes to investigate the silence of a distant planet's colony, only to find just two survivors, a powerful robot, and the deadly secret of a lost civilization.
Who's the cast of Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956)?
- Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Morbius
- Anne Francis as Altaira Morbius
- Leslie Nielsen as Commander Adams
- Warren Stevens as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow
- Jack Kelly as Lt. Farman
- Richard Anderson as Chief Quinn
- Earl Holliman as Cook
- George D. Wallace as Bosun
- Robert Dix as Crewman Grey
- Jimmy Thompson as Crewman Youngerford
Who's the director behind Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956)?
Fred M. Wilcox directed Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956).
Who produced Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956)?
Nicholas Nayfack produced Forbidden Planet (1956) (1956).
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