Cloverfield (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Cloverfield is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves, running about 85 minutes. “Some thing has found us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.
Who’s in it. Cloverfield stars Michael Stahl-David as Rob Hawkins, T.J. Miller as Hudson 'Hud' Platt, Lizzy Caplan as Marlena Diamond and Jessica Lucas as Lily Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cloverfield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $170.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cloverfield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cloverfield tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cloverfield (2008)?
- In US, Cloverfield is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cloverfield worth watching?
- Cloverfield holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cloverfield?
- Cloverfield stars Michael Stahl-David, T.J. Miller, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas and Odette Annable.
- When was Cloverfield released?
- Cloverfield was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.