Doomsday Machine (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1972, Doomsday Machine is a science fiction film directed by Lee Sholem, running about 83 minutes. “See! The Earth Destroyed In A Nuclear Holocaust!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the discovery of a doomsday machine capable of destroying Earth, the launch of a US space mission to Venus is taken over by the military.
Who’s in it. Doomsday Machine stars Bobby Van as Danny, Ruta Lee as Dr. Marion Turner, Mala Powers as Maj. Georgianna Bronski and James Craig as Dr. Haines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Doomsday Machine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doomsday Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doomsday Machine tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doomsday Machine (1972)?
- In US, Doomsday Machine is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doomsday Machine worth watching?
- Doomsday Machine holds an audience score of 3.2 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 Doomsday Machine?
- Doomsday Machine stars Bobby Van, Ruta Lee, Mala Powers, James Craig and Grant Williams.
- When was Doomsday Machine released?
- Doomsday Machine was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.