The Blob (1958): movie guide

What is The Blob about?

A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.

Cast highlights

The Blob features Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, Olin Howland, Stephen Chase, John Benson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1958-09-10. Runtime: 82 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (707 votes). Genres: Horror, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover The Blob on Cinema Box

Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Blob, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.

Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Blob?

The Blob is listed as Horror, Science Fiction on TMDB.

How long is The Blob?

The Blob runs about 82 minutes.

Who stars in The Blob?

Cast highlights include Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, Olin Howland, Stephen Chase, John Benson.

Does Cinema Box stream The Blob?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Blob?

Open the The Blob page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.