The Blob (1958)
Overview
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.
Where to watch The Blob
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, History Vault | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Moviedome Plus, Galactic Stream, Netzkino Select, MIDNIGHT FACTORY | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, LaCinetek | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Blob in 14 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Blob about?
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof. The Blob is a Horror, Science Fiction movie, released on 1958-09-10, runtime 82 minutes.
Is The Blob worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Blob 6.2 out of 10 from 704 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Blob?
In the United States, The Blob streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Steve Andrews
- Aneta Corsaut as Jane Martin
- Earl Rowe as Lt. Dave
- Olin Howland as The Old Man
- Stephen Chase as Dr. T. Hallen
- John Benson as Sgt. Jim Bert
- George Karas as Officer Ritchie
- Lee Payton as Kate
- Elbert Smith as Henry Martin
- Hugh Graham as Mr. Andrews
- Vincent Barbi as George
- Audrey Metcalf as Elizabeth Martin
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Sources
Details and the 6.2/10 rating from The Blob on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.