The X from Outer Space (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1967, The X from Outer Space is a war, horror and science fiction film directed by Kazui Nihonmatsu, running about 89 minutes. “Mankind threatened by a deadly nucleus from the vast void of space” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The spaceship AAB-Gamma is dispatched from FAFC headquarters in Japan to make a landing on the planet Mars and investigate reports of UFOs in the area. As they near the red planet, they encounter a mysterious UFO that coats the ship's hull with unusual spores. Taking one of the specimens back to earth, it soon develops and grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that tramples Japan.
Who’s in it. The X from Outer Space stars Shunya Wazaki as Capt. Sano, Itoko Harada as Michiko, Shinichi Yanagisawa as Miyamoto and Keisuke Sonoi as Dr. Shioda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The X from Outer Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The X from Outer Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of The X from Outer Space tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The X from Outer Space (1967)?
- In US, The X from Outer Space is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The X from Outer Space worth watching?
- The X from Outer Space holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The X from Outer Space?
- The X from Outer Space stars Shunya Wazaki, Itoko Harada, Shinichi Yanagisawa, Keisuke Sonoi and Hiroshi Fujioka.
- When was The X from Outer Space released?
- The X from Outer Space was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.