Forbidden Planet
- Harder Family5d agoForbidden Planet is sci-fi royalty. It took a high-concept idea, Shakespeare’s The Tempest in outer space, and backed it up with gorgeous CinemaScope Technicolor, jaw-dropping Krane city matte paintings, and the legendary Robby the Robot. The completely synthesized electronic soundtrack still sounds genuinely unsettling, and the concept of monsters born from the subconscious mind is top-tier storytelling. Aside from a few dated romantic interactions, this is a masterclass in mid-century worldbuilding and essential viewing for any sci-fi fan.
- toddmwattsJuly 17, 2026Typical sci-fi of the era, but entertaining enough nonetheless
- EnochLightOctober 31, 2024Love it! Anne Francis is stunning, and Leslie Nielsen's Commander Adams is solid. Forbidden Planet pioneered several aspects of science fiction cinema (it was the first science fiction film to depict humans traveling in a man-made faster-than-light starship; it was also the first to be set entirely on a planet orbiting another star, far away from Earth and the Solar System). The Robby the Robot character is one of the first film robots that was more than just a mechanical "tin can" on legs; Robby displays a distinct personality and is an integral supporting character in the film. Outside science fiction, the film was groundbreaking as the first of any genre to use an entirely electronic musical score, courtesy of Bebe and Louis Barron. It's no secret that this film would inspire Gene Roddenberry to create "Star Trek" just a decade later. Highly recommended for any sci-fi fan!
- john adamsMarch 15, 2026Classic sci fi still on my watch list for repeats
- timstacy974July 14, 2026Great sci fi flick and the special effects still hold up to today
- TobbeliciousOctober 11, 2025After a rather slow first act, Forbidden planet picks up the pace and gives us a wonderful example of what sci-fi is all about. Mixing philosophical musings with action spectacle and amazing visual and special effects. It reminds me so much of the original Star trek series, and why I love it so much. This must have been an inspiration for Gene Roddenberry.
- SpanktacularJune 6, 2025Such beautiful and archetypal 1950s flair.
- Aaron FimpleSeptember 9, 2025The movie looks beautiful, has amazing philosophical ideas, and the robot Robby is adorable and I love it! The soundtrack is so amazingly retro sci-fi that I want whoever produced it to play it to me while I sleep. Well, after watching this film... maybe I shouldn't.
- Comrade_of_ChaosAugust 16, 2025This is the Citizen Kane of science-fiction and should not be skipped
- Mister ArnJanuary 29, 2026“Forbidden Planet” treats science fiction as serious dramatic territory rather than a novelty or gimmick. Its core idea, that unchecked intellect combined with repressed emotion can become destructive, is thoughtful and still relevant. The film holds up not because it looks modern, but because its underlying message endures.
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Forbidden Planet was released on April 28, 1956.
Forbidden Planet was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Forbidden Planet has a runtime of 1h 38m.
Forbidden Planet was produced by Nicholas Nayfack.
When Commander Adams and his crew are sent to investigate why there were no communications from a previous mission to a planet explored 20 years earlier by scientists, he finds only two survivors, Dr. Morbius and his daughter. Unknown to Adams, Morbius has made a discovery, a discovery of great power, and has no intention of sharing it with anyone.
The key characters in Forbidden Planet are Dr. Edward Morbius (Walter Pidgeon), Altaira Morbius (Anne Francis), Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen).
Forbidden Planet is rated G.
Forbidden Planet is a Science Fiction, Adventure film.
Forbidden Planet has an audience rating of 8.5 out of 10.
Forbidden Planet had a budget of $1.9M.
Forbidden Planet has made $3.3M at the box office.