
When Worlds Collide
Planets destroy earth!
Directed by Rudolph Maté
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A mid-century sci-fi disaster epic grappling with apocalyptic dread and humanity's slim chance at survival through technological ingenuity.
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.
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Is When Worlds Collide easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is When Worlds Collide sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is When Worlds Collide scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is When Worlds Collide violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does When Worlds Collide end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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