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The Incredible Shrinking Man

NR19571h 21mJack Arnold
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 73

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"A fascinating adventure into the unknown!"

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.

Science FictionAdventureHorror
Husband Wife RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookRadiationCatGiant SpiderSurrealismShrinkingRadioactivityBasementMiniaturization

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) about?

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.

Who stars in The Incredible Shrinking Man?

The Incredible Shrinking Man stars Grant Williams (Scott Carey), Randy Stuart (Louise Carey), April Kent (Clarice Bruce), Paul Langton (Charlie Carey), Raymond Bailey (Doctor Thomas Silver). The film was directed by Jack Arnold.

How long is The Incredible Shrinking Man?

The Incredible Shrinking Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated NR.

Is The Incredible Shrinking Man worth watching?

The Incredible Shrinking Man holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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