Outer Space Jitters (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, Outer Space Jitters is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes. “The Stooges travel by rocket ship to the planet Sunev and discover aliens.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges accompany professor Jones on an expedition to Venus, where they discover that the Venusians are planning to conquer the earth with an army of zombies. When the boys learn that they're going to be turned into zombies, they escape. The scene changes to the stooges apartment where we learn they are just telling a bedtime story to their kids (also played by the stooges) while they wait for the baby sitter to arrive. When the baby sitter shows up, she looks like one of the zombies and the boys exit in a hurry.
Who’s in it. Outer Space Jitters stars Larry Fine as Larry / Larry's Son, Joe Besser as Joe / Joe's Son, Moe Howard as Moe / Moe's Son and Emil Sitka as Professor Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Outer Space Jitters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outer Space Jitters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outer Space Jitters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outer Space Jitters (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Outer Space Jitters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Outer Space Jitters worth watching?
- Outer Space Jitters holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outer Space Jitters?
- Outer Space Jitters stars Larry Fine, Joe Besser, Moe Howard, Emil Sitka and Gene Roth.
- When was Outer Space Jitters released?
- Outer Space Jitters was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.