Spaceways (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1953, Spaceways is a science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 76 minutes. “The screen's first story of SPACE ISLANDS in the sky!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The test launch for the first inter-planetary research station goes wrong when the satellite station is inadvertently set up instead of returning to earth. Two people attached to the secret project are missing, presumed murdered, and all suspicions fall on the cuckold husband, the scientist responsible for the lack of fuel aboard the rocket. The theory is he murdered his wife and her lover, depositing the bodies on the errant rocket. Desperate to prove his innocence he volunteers for the next mission to link up with the satellite and clear his name.
Who’s in it. Spaceways stars Howard Duff as Dr. Stephen Mitchell, Eva Bartok as Dr. Lisa Frank, Philip Leaver as Professor Koepler and Alan Wheatley as Dr. Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Spaceways has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spaceways page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spaceways tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spaceways (1953)?
- In US, Spaceways is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spaceways worth watching?
- Spaceways holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spaceways?
- Spaceways stars Howard Duff, Eva Bartok, Philip Leaver, Alan Wheatley and Michael Medwin.
- When was Spaceways released?
- Spaceways was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.