The Incredible Shrinking Man

1957 • 81 minutes
4.3
9 reviews
83%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

One of the best science-fiction films of the '50s, The Incredible Shrinking Man is a gripping and thought-provoking classic. Scott Carey (Grant Williams) encounters a mysterious radioactive mist on a boating trip and soon finds his life taking on a bizarre and frightening twist. His physical size begins to diminish as he shrinks to a mere two inches. Suddenly ordinary household situations loom over him with lethal intensity: a playful cat becomes a demon and a spider a gargantuan monster. Carey finds he must rely on his wits to survive in his new oversized world in this fascinating film based on Richard Matheson's riveting screenplay.

Ratings and reviews

4.3
9 reviews
ayenack aye
December 17, 2014
This is a classic watch if you're not a CGI snob you'll love it.
Paul Hinchliff
September 23, 2014
Loved this film as a kid. Still wonderful all these years later.
P B
July 25, 2021
Brilliant