The Incredible Shrinking Man(1957)
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The Incredible Shrinking Man Synopsis
A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) is a science fiction, adventure and horror film directed by Jack Arnold, released on February 22, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent and Paul Langton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 585 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Arnold
- Writers:
- Richard Matheson, Richard Matheson, Richard Alan Simmons
- Producers:
- Albert Zugsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Earl E. Lawrence
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Budget:
- $750,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Incredible Shrinking Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Grant Williams
as Scott Carey
Randy Stuart
as Louise Carey
April Kent
as Clarice Bruce
Paul Langton
as Charlie Carey
Raymond Bailey
as Doctor Thomas Silver
William Schallert
as Doctor Arthur Bramson
Frank J. Scannell
as Barker
- Helene Marshall
Helene Marshall
as Nurse
Diana Darrin
as Nurse
Billy Curtis
as Midget
- Charles Perry
Charles Perry
as Spieler (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
as Balloon Vendor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jack Arnold, written by Richard Matheson, Richard Matheson and Richard Alan Simmons, produced by Albert Zugsmith.
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The Incredible Shrinking Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 585 ratings.
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The Incredible Shrinking Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Incredible Shrinking Man online?
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The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) is available to stream on Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Incredible Shrinking Man?
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The main cast of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) includes Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton and Raymond Bailey. 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 Incredible Shrinking Man released?
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The Incredible Shrinking Man was released on February 22, 1957 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Incredible Shrinking Man worth watching?
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The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 585 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, adventure and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Incredible Shrinking Man?
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