The Hive (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2008, The Hive is a horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Manus, running about 90 minutes. “Death is Their Picnic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When ants, displaying never-before-seen behavior, seize an island, the controversial Thorax Team is called in to stop the massive threat, only to discover that the ants are controlled by something beyond this world.
Who’s in it. The Hive stars Tom Wopat as Bill, Kal Weber as Len, Elizabeth Healey as Claire and Mark Ramsey as Cortez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Hive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hive tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hive (2008)?
- In US, The Hive is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hive worth watching?
- The Hive holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hive?
- The Hive stars Tom Wopat, Kal Weber, Elizabeth Healey, Mark Ramsey and Jessica Reavis.
- When was The Hive released?
- The Hive was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.