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In the 23rd century, Commander John Adams and his crew travel to Altair IV to investigate a vanished expedition, where they find only scientist Dr. Morbius, his daughter Altaira, and Robby the Robot—and discover that a deadly unseen force is still at work.
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Arrow Video releases Forbidden Planet on Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray September 29, 2026. The release features a brand-new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative in the original 2.55:1 CinemaScope aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, restored original Perspecta stereo, new commentary and extensive archival extras.
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ReferenceStudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Arrow Video
Year1956
RatingG
Runtime1H 38M
GenresScience Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
DirectorFred M. Wilcox
StarringWalter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly, Richard Anderson