When Aliens Attack (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, When Aliens Attack is a fantasy, science fiction and documentary film directed by Jesse Evans, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. What if an extra-terrestrial force attacked Earth? What might that look like and how will the people of Earth respond? Consulting a cast of world-renowned scientists, survival experts and defense experts, National Geographic explores this frightening scenario. Experts reveal what could motivate alien invaders to attack Earth, and speculate on how the attack might play out, the strategy alien invaders might use, and the most effective ways for humans to respond.
Who’s in it. When Aliens Attack stars James Lurie as Narrator (voice), Elise Cantu as Survivor, Seth Shostak as Self - SETI Institute and Nick Pope as Self - U.K. Ministry of Defense, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, When Aliens Attack has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Aliens Attack page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Aliens Attack tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Aliens Attack (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Aliens Attack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Aliens Attack worth watching?
- When Aliens Attack holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, science fiction and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Aliens Attack?
- When Aliens Attack stars James Lurie, Elise Cantu, Seth Shostak, Nick Pope and Brian De Toy.
- When was When Aliens Attack released?
- When Aliens Attack was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.