Strange Invaders (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, Strange Invaders is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael Laughlin, running about 92 minutes. “Of all the worlds in all the galaxies...why did they pick this one?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie's ex-wife disappears, and he goes to where she grew up--a rural town in the midwest--to look for her. But, surprisingly, nobody knows about her or any of her many relatives, the Newmans. He meets aliens; but when he contacts the FBI, they don't believe him. He tells his story to a tabloid; and suddenly, he is chased by the aliens.
Who’s in it. Strange Invaders stars Paul Le Mat as Charles Bigelow, Nancy Allen as Betty Walker, Diana Scarwid as Margaret Bigelow and Michael Lerner as Willie Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Strange Invaders has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Invaders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Invaders tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Invaders (1983)?
- In US, Strange Invaders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strange Invaders worth watching?
- Strange Invaders holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange Invaders?
- Strange Invaders stars Paul Le Mat, Nancy Allen, Diana Scarwid, Michael Lerner and Louise Fletcher.
- When was Strange Invaders released?
- Strange Invaders was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.