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The Space Children

19581h 9mJack Arnold
IMDb 4.4

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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.

Science Fiction
Trailer ParkMilitary BaseWorld PeaceRocketFamily RelationshipsAlienSpaceScientist

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What is The Space Children (1958) about?

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.

Who stars in The Space Children?

The Space Children stars Michel Ray (Bud Brewster), Adam Williams (Dave Brewster), Peggy Webber (Ann Brewster), John Washbrook (Tim), Jackie Coogan (Hank Johnson). The film was directed by Jack Arnold.

How long is The Space Children?

The Space Children has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958.

Is The Space Children worth watching?

The Space Children holds an IMDb rating of 4.4/10. Fans of Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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