The Day the Sky Exploded (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1958, The Day the Sky Exploded is an action and science fiction film directed by Paolo Heusch, running about 82 minutes. “Terror From The Sky! Earth Attacked From Outer Space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scientists discover that a group of meteors are hurtling on a collison course with Earth, and if they hit, the planet will be destroyed.
Who’s in it. The Day the Sky Exploded stars Paul Hubschmid as John McLaren, Fiorella Mari as Mary McLaren, Madeleine Fischer as Katy Dandridge and Ivo Garrani as Professor Herbert Weisse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Day the Sky Exploded has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day the Sky Exploded page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day the Sky Exploded 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 The Day the Sky Exploded (1958)?
- In GB, The Day the Sky Exploded is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Day the Sky Exploded worth watching?
- The Day the Sky Exploded holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day the Sky Exploded?
- The Day the Sky Exploded stars Paul Hubschmid, Fiorella Mari, Madeleine Fischer, Ivo Garrani and Dario Michaelis.
- When was The Day the Sky Exploded released?
- The Day the Sky Exploded was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.