Forbidden Area (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1956, Forbidden Area is a drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Why are so many B-99 bombers from Hibiscus Air Base crashing or simply disappearing? Colonel Price comes up with a terrifying explanation, but will anyone believe him
Who’s in it. Forbidden Area stars Charlton Heston as Col. Jesse Price, Tab Hunter as Stanley Smith, Diana Lynn as Catherine Hume and Vincent Price as Clark Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Forbidden Area has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Area page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Area tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Area (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forbidden Area change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forbidden Area worth watching?
- Forbidden Area holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Area?
- Forbidden Area stars Charlton Heston, Tab Hunter, Diana Lynn, Vincent Price and Victor Jory.
- When was Forbidden Area released?
- Forbidden Area was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.