Creatures the World Forgot (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1971, Creatures the World Forgot is an adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 92 minutes. “They don't make them like this anymore... not in a million years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the first nomadic tribes wander across the vast wilderness of the infant planet they confront hostilities created by the harsh environment and each other. After a massive volcanic eruption a tribal chief is killed and his two sons fight for supremacy, not only for the leadership of the tribe but also for the love of a beautiful young woman. The age-old battlegrounds of rivalry, envy and passion are explored in this tale of prehistoric adventure.
Who’s in it. Creatures the World Forgot stars Julie Ege as Nala, Brian O'Shaughnessy as Mak, Tony Bonner as Toomak and Marcia Fox as The Mute Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Creatures the World Forgot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Creatures the World Forgot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Creatures the World Forgot tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Creatures the World Forgot (1971)?
- In US, Creatures the World Forgot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Creatures the World Forgot worth watching?
- Creatures the World Forgot holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Creatures the World Forgot?
- Creatures the World Forgot stars Julie Ege, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Tony Bonner, Marcia Fox and Rosalie Crutchley.
- When was Creatures the World Forgot released?
- Creatures the World Forgot was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.