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When Worlds Collide

G19511h 23mRudolph Maté
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 81%

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"Planets destroy earth!"

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

Science FictionDrama
New York CityBased On Novel Or BookSpace TravelMeteorRocketEnd Of The WorldDisasterArmageddonDoomsdayFlood

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Frequently asked questions

What is When Worlds Collide (1951) about?

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

Who stars in When Worlds Collide?

When Worlds Collide stars Richard Derr (David Randall), Barbara Rush (Joyce Hendron), Peter Hansen (Dr. Tony Drake), John Hoyt (Sydney Stanton), Larry Keating (Dr. Cole Hendron). The film was directed by Rudolph Maté.

How long is When Worlds Collide?

When Worlds Collide has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated G.

Is When Worlds Collide worth watching?

When Worlds Collide holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Science Fiction, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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