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This Island Earth

This Island Earth

Jun 1, 1955
85 min
Science FictionAdventureHorror
6.0/ 10
226 votes

Overview

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
6.0/10
226 votes
IMDB
5.9/10
10,907 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
Not Available
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Performance & Recognition

Financial performance and accolades

Box Office & Budget

Budget$800,000Production cost
Box Office$1,700,000Worldwide gross
Profit$900,000Profitable
ROI
+112.5%Return on investment

Awards & Nominations

1 win & 1 nomination

Details

Production information

"2½ Years in the Making!"

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$800,000

Revenue

$1,700,000

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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