Invasion (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, Invasion is a science fiction film directed by Alan Bridges, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Routine tests on a traffic accident victim lead to shocking discoveries when the man's blood is found to be unidentifiable and x-rays reveal a disc embedded in his brain. His fabulous tale of being an escaped prisoner from an alien spaceship takes a turn for the sinister when the hospital staff realise that they're under a state of siege...
Who’s in it. Invasion stars Edward Judd as Dr. Mike Vernon, Yoko Tani as Leader of the Lystrians, Valerie Gearon as Dr. Claire Harland and Lyndon Brook as Brian Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Invasion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invasion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invasion tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invasion (1965)?
- In GB, Invasion is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invasion worth watching?
- Invasion holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Invasion?
- Invasion stars Edward Judd, Yoko Tani, Valerie Gearon, Lyndon Brook and Ric Young.
- When was Invasion released?
- Invasion was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.