Five (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Five is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Arch Oboler, running about 93 minutes. “Four men and one woman are the last five people on Earth...This is their story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film's storyline involves five survivors, one woman and four men, of an atomic bomb disaster. The five come together at a remote, isolated hillside house, where they try to figure out how to survive.
Who’s in it. Five stars William Phipps as Michael, Susan Douglas as Roseanne Rogers, James Anderson as Eric and Earl Lee as Mr. Barnstaple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Five has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Artiflix and 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 Five page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five (1951)?
- In US, Five is available to stream on Eternal Family and Artiflix, and 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 Five worth watching?
- Five holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five?
- Five stars William Phipps, Susan Douglas, James Anderson, Earl Lee and Charles Lampkin.
- When was Five released?
- Five was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.