Æon Flux (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.6

Æon Flux poster

Released in 2005, Æon Flux is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Karyn Kusama, running about 93 minutes. “The Perfect World Meets The Perfect Assassin” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

Who’s in it. Æon Flux stars Charlize Theron as Æon Flux, Marton Csokas as Trevor Goodchild, Jonny Lee Miller as Oren Goodchild and Sophie Okonedo as Sithandra, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Æon Flux has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon 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 Æon Flux page.

If you liked it. Fans of Æon Flux 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 Æon Flux (2005)?
In US, Æon Flux is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Æon Flux worth watching?
Æon Flux holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Æon Flux?
Æon Flux stars Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo and Frances McDormand.
When was Æon Flux released?
Æon Flux was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.