The Invader (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.1

Released in 1997, The Invader is a science fiction film directed by Mark Rosman, running about 93 minutes. “Pursued across time and space by a killer who can't be killed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A good alien from a dying race must impregnate an Earth woman to avoid extinction of his race. A bad alien whose race helped wipe out good alien's race doesn't want to see this happen.
Who’s in it. The Invader stars Sean Young as Annie Nilssen, Ben Cross as Renn, Daniel Baldwin as Jack Logan and Nick Mancuso as Willard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Invader has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invader page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invader tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invader (1997)?
- In US, The Invader is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Invader worth watching?
- The Invader holds an audience score of 4.1 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 The Invader?
- The Invader stars Sean Young, Ben Cross, Daniel Baldwin, Nick Mancuso and Lynda Boyd.
- When was The Invader released?
- The Invader was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.