Invaders from Mars (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1986, Invaders from Mars is an adventure, family, horror and mystery film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 100 minutes. “Their conquest has already begun. . . . He knows they’re here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this remake of the classic 50s SF tale, a boy tries to stop an invasion of his town by aliens who take over the the minds of his parents, his least-liked schoolteacher and other townspeople. With the aid of the school nurse the boy enlists the aid of the U.S. Marines.
Who’s in it. Invaders from Mars stars Hunter Carson as David Gardner, Karen Black as Linda Magnusson, Timothy Bottoms as George Gardner and Laraine Newman as Ellen Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Invaders from Mars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invaders from Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invaders from Mars tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invaders from Mars (1986)?
- In US, Invaders from Mars is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invaders from Mars worth watching?
- Invaders from Mars holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Invaders from Mars?
- Invaders from Mars stars Hunter Carson, Karen Black, Timothy Bottoms, Laraine Newman and James Karen.
- When was Invaders from Mars released?
- Invaders from Mars was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.