Alien Cargo (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Alien Cargo is a science fiction film directed by Mark Haber, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After eight months of hyper-sleep, when Christopher 'Chris' McNiel (Jason London) and Theta Kaplan (Missy Crider) of a Mars cargo transport ship the Solar System Shipping Vessel No.17 (Triple S-17) awaken, they find out something has gone terribly wrong. They've woken up from hyper-sleep almost ten months past their scheduled time, find the ship's internals badly damaged, off course and almost no fuel. What's more, it's discovered the first shift killed each other. As the plot unfolds, something truly evil is discovered on board - an alien biological life form which can psychologically manipulate humans.
Who’s in it. Alien Cargo stars Jason London as Christopher 'Chris' McNiel, Alan Dale as Eichhorn, Explorer Dolphin, Missy Crider as Theta Kaplan and Simon Westaway as Adam Iberra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Alien Cargo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien Cargo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien Cargo tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien Cargo (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alien Cargo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alien Cargo worth watching?
- Alien Cargo holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Alien Cargo?
- Alien Cargo stars Jason London, Alan Dale, Missy Crider, Simon Westaway and Elizabeth Alexander.
- When was Alien Cargo released?
- Alien Cargo was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.