UFO (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1971, UFO is a science fiction film directed by Cyril Frankel.
What it’s about. In the year 1980 the Earth is threatened by an alien race who kidnap and kill humans and use them for body parts. A highly secret military organization is set up in the hope of defending the Earth from this alien threat. This organization is named SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization) and operates from a secret location beneath a film studio. They also operate a fleet of submarines and have a base on the moon as well as an early warning satellite that detects inbound UFOs. UFOs can be destroyed in space by Interceptors which are launched from Moonbase. If one gets through it can be attacked in the Earth's atmosphere by a high altitude aircraft launched from one of the submarines. If a UFO also avoids this and manages to land it can be tracked and destroyed by a number of Mobiles (armored vehicles) which are deployed throughout the world
Who’s in it. UFO stars Colin Gordon, Tom Adams, Wanda Ventham and Ed Bishop.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, UFO has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch UFO page.
If you liked it. Fans of UFO tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch UFO (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for UFO change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is UFO worth watching?
- UFO holds an audience score of 6.9 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 UFO?
- UFO stars Colin Gordon, Tom Adams, Wanda Ventham and Ed Bishop.