Assignment: Outer Space (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1960, Assignment: Outer Space is a science fiction film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 73 minutes. “Fear awaits ...... in the murky mists of outer space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Interplanetary News reporter Ray Peterson is assigned aboard a space station in the 21st Century.
Who’s in it. Assignment: Outer Space stars Rik Van Nutter as Ray Peterson (IZ41), Gabriella Farinon as Lucy (Y13), David Montresor as George the Commander and Archie Savage as Al (X15), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Assignment: Outer Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assignment: Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assignment: Outer Space tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assignment: Outer Space (1960)?
- In US, Assignment: Outer Space is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Assignment: Outer Space worth watching?
- Assignment: Outer Space holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assignment: Outer Space?
- Assignment: Outer Space stars Rik Van Nutter, Gabriella Farinon, David Montresor, Archie Savage and Alain Dijon.
- When was Assignment: Outer Space released?
- Assignment: Outer Space was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.