---
title: "The Cube"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cube-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37376
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 53
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Cube (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cube-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cube is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Muppets, CTV, NBC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unnamed man finds himself trapped inside a mysterious cubical white room."

### Why Watch
- explores a unique and mysterious confined setting
- features a series of puzzling encounters with various visitors

### Caveats & Content Note
- the main character faces an increasingly frustrating situation
- lacks traditional plot progression outside the white room
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves psychological frustration and puzzling encounters.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: puzzling, frustrating, surreal, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cube-1969#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim Henson
- **Networks / Studios**: Muppets, CTV, NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Schaal** as *The Man in the Cube*
- **Hugh Webster** as *Arnie*
- **Rex Sevenoaks** as *Manager*
- **Jack Van Evera** as *Prisoner*
- **John Granik** as *Straight Man / Sergeant*
- **Guy Sanvido** as *Comic Fritz*
- **Liza Creighton** as *Cora, the Seductress*
- **Don Crawford** as *Black Militant*
- **William Osler** as *Scientist*
- **Jerry Nelson** as *Monk*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Cube released?
It was released in the United States on 02/23/1969.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as a drama, TV movie, and horror.

### Q: How long is the film?
The run time is 53 minutes.

### Q: Where is the main character trapped?
The main character is trapped in a cubical white room.

### Q: Can the main character leave the room?
Others can enter and leave, but he himself apparently cannot leave except through his own door.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cube — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37376)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*