Target Earth (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1954, Target Earth is a science fiction film directed by Sherman A. Rose, running about 75 minutes. “Raw Panic The Screen Never Dared Reveal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giant robots from Venus invade Chicago. Stranded in the deserted city are Frank and Nora (who has recently attempted suicide). They meet a celebrating couple at a café, Vicki Harris and Jim Wilson. The quartet escape the robot patrol and take refuge in a large hotel. There, they encounter a new danger in Davis, a psychopathic killer.
Who’s in it. Target Earth stars Richard Denning as Frank Brooks, Kathleen Crowley as Nora King, Richard Reeves as Jim Wilson and Virginia Grey as Vicki Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Target Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Target Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Target Earth tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Target Earth (1954)?
- In US, Target Earth is available to stream on FlixFling and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Target Earth worth watching?
- Target Earth holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Target Earth?
- Target Earth stars Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley, Richard Reeves, Virginia Grey and Robert Roark.
- When was Target Earth released?
- Target Earth was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.