Plot — What is Them! about?

As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.

Top Cast & Director

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

James WhitmoreJames ArnessJoan WeldonEdmund GwennOnslow StevensSean McClorySandy DescherChris DrakeDon SheltonFess Parker

▶ Them! — Official Trailer

Streaming Availability

You can currently stream Them! on:

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Quick Facts

TypeMovie
Released1954
GenreScience Fiction, Horror
LanguageEnglish
Runtime94 min
Audience Score68% (6.8/10, 489 votes)

Them! — FAQ

Is Them! worth watching? Them! holds a 6.8/10 rating from 489 viewers. As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their exi

Who directed Them!? Directed by Gordon Douglas.

Who is in the cast of Them!? It stars James Whitmore, James Arness, Joan Weldon, Edmund Gwenn, Onslow Stevens, Sean McClory and more.

Where can I stream Them!? You can stream Them! on fuboTV, TCM, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.

When did Them! release? It released in 1954.

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