I Am Number Four (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, I Am Number Four is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by D. J. Caruso, running about 109 minutes. “Three like him have already been killed…he is Number Four.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him in this sci-fi action thriller. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.

Who’s in it. I Am Number Four stars Alex Pettyfer as John Smith / Number Four, Dianna Agron as Sarah Hart, Teresa Palmer as Number Six / Maren Elizabeth and Timothy Olyphant as Henri Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, I Am Number Four has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $149.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 I Am Number Four page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Am Number Four 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.