The Invasion (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, The Invasion is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, running about 99 minutes. “Do not trust anyone. Do not show emotion. Do not fall asleep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Washington, D.C. psychologist Carol Bennell and her colleague Dr. Ben Driscoll are the only two people on Earth who are aware of an epidemic running rampant through the city. They discover an alien virus aboard a crashed space shuttle that transforms anyone who comes into contact with it into unfeeling drones while they sleep. Carol realizes her son holds the key to stopping the spread of the plague and she races to find him before it is too late.
Who’s in it. The Invasion stars Nicole Kidman as Carol Bennell, Daniel Craig as Ben Driscoll, Jeremy Northam as Tucker Kaufman and Jeffrey Wright as Dr. Stephen Galeano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Invasion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Invasion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invasion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invasion (2007)?
- In US, The Invasion is available to 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 The Invasion worth watching?
- The Invasion holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invasion?
- The Invasion stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jeffrey Wright and Jackson Bond.
- When was The Invasion released?
- The Invasion was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.