When Worlds Collide (1951)

"Planets destroy earth!"
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When Worlds Collide
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StarringRichard DerrBarbara RushPeter Hansen
DirectorRudolph Maté
MGM Plus logoWatch on MGM Plus
G 1 hr 23 minNov 5th, 1951Drama, Science Fiction
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 5th, 1951
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 25th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$936,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,600,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
When Worlds Collide on the Web:WikiData
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When Worlds Collide Quotes

Earth faces imminent destruction from colliding planets

Taglines: Planets destroy Earth!
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Romance, Thrills, and Adventure Await

Taglines: Romance! Thrills! Adventure!
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