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What is Forbidden Planet about? 
When a rescue mission led by Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen) lands on a distant planet, they discover the mysterious Dr. Morbius (Walter Pidgeon) and his daughter Altaira (Anne Francis), the sole survivors of a previous expedition. Morbius reveals that the planet was once inhabited by a highly advanced civilization known as the Krells, who vanished mysteriously, leaving behind a dangerous force that threatens to destroy any living being that dares to venture too close. As the rescuers investigate, they come face to face with the terrifying power of the Krells' technology and must confront the dark secrets of Morbius' past.
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What movies are similar to Forbidden Planet?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Forbidden Planet include Kismet, Alakazam the Great, Mole Men Against the Son of Hercules, Journey to the Beginning of Time, Ulysses, Hercules in the Haunted World.
When was Forbidden Planet released in theaters?
Forbidden Planet was released in theaters on May 3, 1956.
