The 5th Wave (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The 5th Wave is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by J Blakeson, running about 112 minutes. “Protect Your Own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The 5th Wave stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Cassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan, Liev Schreiber as Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vosch, Maika Monroe as Marika "Ringer" Kimura and Maria Bello as Sergeant Reznik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The 5th Wave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $109.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 5th Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 5th Wave 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 The 5th Wave (2016)?
- In US, The 5th Wave is available to stream on Netflix and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 5th Wave worth watching?
- The 5th Wave holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 5th Wave?
- The 5th Wave stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Liev Schreiber, Maika Monroe, Maria Bello and Alex Roe.
- When was The 5th Wave released?
- The 5th Wave was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.