The Cosmic Man (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1959, The Cosmic Man is a thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Herbert S. Greene, running about 72 minutes. “The Thing That Could Destroy the Earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A strange sphere settles down in a California canyon, causing both the scientific and military communities to gather around to investigate.
Who’s in it. The Cosmic Man stars John Carradine as Cosmic Man, Bruce Bennett as Dr. Karl Sorenson, Angela Greene as Kathy Grant and Paul Langton as Col. Matthews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Cosmic Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cosmic Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cosmic Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cosmic Man (1959)?
- In US, The Cosmic Man is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and Cultpix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cosmic Man worth watching?
- The Cosmic Man holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cosmic Man?
- The Cosmic Man stars John Carradine, Bruce Bennett, Angela Greene, Paul Langton and Scotty Morrow.
- When was The Cosmic Man released?
- The Cosmic Man was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.