The H-Man (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, The H-Man is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 87 minutes. “People are dissolving! The horror of a flowing radioactive liquid!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nuclear tests create a radioactive man who can turn people into slime.
Who’s in it. The H-Man stars Akihiko Hirata as Inspector Tominaga, Kenji Sahara as Dr. Masada, Yumi Shirakawa as Chikako Arai, singer in the nightclub and Makoto Satō as Uchida, gangster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The H-Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chilling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The H-Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The H-Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The H-Man (1958)?
- In US, The H-Man is available to stream on Chilling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The H-Man worth watching?
- The H-Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The H-Man?
- The H-Man stars Akihiko Hirata, Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Makoto Satō and Koreya Senda.
- When was The H-Man released?
- The H-Man was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.