Species (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1995, Species is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 108 minutes. “Our time is up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.
Who’s in it. Species stars Natasha Henstridge as Sil, Ben Kingsley as Xavier Fitch, Michael Madsen as Preston Lennox and Alfred Molina as Dr. Stephen Arden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Species has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $113.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium 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 Species page.
If you liked it. Fans of Species 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 Species (1995)?
- In US, Species is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Species worth watching?
- Species holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Species?
- Species stars Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina and Forest Whitaker.
- When was Species released?
- Species was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.