The 5th Wave (2016)
Movie 1h 52m ★ 5.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Dating from 2016, The 5th Wave sits in the action, adventure and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by J Blakeson. The cast includes Nadji Jeter, Ron Livingston and Liev Schreiber. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.
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Cast & crew
- J BlakesonDirector
- Nadji Jeteras Poundcake
- Ron Livingstonas Oliver Sullivan
- Liev Schreiberas Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vosch
- Maggie Siffas Lisa Sullivan
- Matthew Zukas Wounded Man with Crucifix
- Zackary Arthuras Sammy "Nugget" Sullivan
- Alex MacNicollas Flintstone
- Talitha Eliana Batemanas Allison / "Teacup"
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Questions about The 5th Wave
- What genre is The 5th Wave?
- The 5th Wave is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in The 5th Wave?
- Nadji Jeter, Ron Livingston, Liev Schreiber, Maggie Siff, Matthew Zuk appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The 5th Wave?
- J Blakeson directed The 5th Wave.
- How long is The 5th Wave?
- The 5th Wave runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- Is The 5th Wave worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The 5th Wave?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
