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MyCinema has not rated The Mysterians for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and drama film.

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The Mysterians streams on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, is free on Mometu, and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Mysterians?

The Mysterians runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Is The Mysterians suitable for kids?

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TMDB19571h 29mScience Fiction / Action / Drama / Thriller / War

The Mysterians

Name: The Mysterians
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 1957-12-28
Duration: 89 min

Space weapons mobilize! A great battle between Earth forces and the gruesome mystery planet people, the Mysterians!

In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.

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The Mysterians at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 29m

At 1h 29m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Science Fiction · Action · Drama · Thriller · War

TMDB files it under science fiction, action, drama, thriller, and war.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 1 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Criterion Channel and FlixFling. Free or ad-supported on Mometu. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 65 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Mysterians tonight

It is a short one: 1h 29m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel and FlixFling in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 65 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Mysterians

Is The Mysterians scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Mysterians for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Mysterians in the US?: The Mysterians streams on Criterion Channel and FlixFling, is free on Mometu, and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Mysterians?: The Mysterians runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Is The Mysterians suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Mysterians in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.