Planets Around Us (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1962, Planets Around Us is a science fiction film directed by Romano Ferrara, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. An alien race sends cyborgs — made to look like the son of a famous scientist, whom they killed when he landed on their planet — to Earth to help pave the way for an invasion.

Who’s in it. Planets Around Us stars Michel Lemoine as Bronco / Robert Landersen, Maria Pia Luzi as Marina Ferri, Jany Clair as Audrey Bradbury and Marco Guglielmi as Capt. Carboni, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Planets Around Us has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planets Around Us page.

If you liked it. Fans of Planets Around Us tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Planets Around Us (1962)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planets Around Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Planets Around Us worth watching?
Planets Around Us holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Planets Around Us?
Planets Around Us stars Michel Lemoine, Maria Pia Luzi, Jany Clair, Marco Guglielmi and Piero Palermini.
When was Planets Around Us released?
Planets Around Us was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.