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Where to watch Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) tonight

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) runs 1 h 19 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.8 from 907 TMDB members. When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.

Runtime
1 h 19 min — ends 9:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction
Released
March 5, 1954
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 907 votes
Director
Jack Arnold
Starring
Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning, Antonio Moreno
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: FlixHouse (free), Mometu (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Creature from the Black Lagoon?
Creature from the Black Lagoon is 1 h 19 min long (79 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Creature from the Black Lagoon rated?
Creature from the Black Lagoon is rated G in the US.
Is Creature from the Black Lagoon a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Horror hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Creature from the Black Lagoon?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: FlixHouse (free), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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