The Space Children(1958)
The Space Children Synopsis
A glowing brain-like creature arrives on a beach near a rocket test site via a teleportation beam. The alien communicates telepathically with the children of scientists. The kids start doing the alien's bidding as the adults try to find out what's happening to their unruly offspring.
The Space Children (1958) is a science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, released on June 1, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Michel Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber and John Washbrook. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Arnold
- Writers:
- Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Tom Filer
- Producers:
- William Alland
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Composer:
- Van Cleave
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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1958 The Space Children Trailer
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The Space Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Ray
as Bud Brewster
Adam Williams
as Dave Brewster
Peggy Webber
as Ann Brewster
- John Washbrook
John Washbrook
as Tim
Jackie Coogan
as Hank Johnson
Richard Shannon
as Col. Manley
Raymond Bailey
as Dr. Wahrman
Sandy Descher
as Eadie Johnson
Larry Pennell
as Maj. Thomas
Peter Baldwin
as Mr. James
Ty Hungerford
as Sentry
Russell Johnson
as Joe Gamble
Key crew
Directed by Jack Arnold, written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld and Tom Filer, produced by William Alland.
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The Space Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Space Children – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Space Children online?
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The Space Children (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Space Children?
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The main cast of The Space Children (1958) includes Michel Ray, Adam Williams, Peggy Webber, John Washbrook and Jackie Coogan. The film was directed by Jack Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Space Children released?
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The Space Children was released on June 1, 1958 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is The Space Children worth watching?
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The Space Children (1958) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Space Children?
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