Planet Outlaws (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 1953, Planet Outlaws is a science fiction film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 71 minutes.

What it’s about. A 20th Century pilot named Buck Rogers and his young friend Buddy Wade awake from 500 years in suspended animation to find that the world has been taken over by the outlaw army of Killer Kane. Feature version of the film serial Buck Rogers by Universal Pictures, 1940.

Who’s in it. Planet Outlaws stars Buster Crabbe as Col. Buck Rogers, Constance Moore as Lt. Wilma Deering, Jackie Moran as George 'Buddy' Wade and Anthony Warde as Killer Kane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Planet Outlaws has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planet Outlaws page.

If you liked it. Fans of Planet Outlaws tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Planet Outlaws (1953)?
In US, Planet Outlaws is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Planet Outlaws worth watching?
Planet Outlaws holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Planet Outlaws?
Planet Outlaws stars Buster Crabbe, Constance Moore, Jackie Moran, Anthony Warde and Jack Mulhall.
When was Planet Outlaws released?
Planet Outlaws was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.