Skyline (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2010, Skyline is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Colin Strause, running about 92 minutes. “Don't look up” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, people are drawn outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. Now the band of survivors must fight for their lives as the world unravels around them.
Who’s in it. Skyline stars Eric Balfour as Jarrod, Scottie Thompson as Elaine, David Zayas as Oliver and Donald Faison as Terry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Skyline has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $67M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Skyline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skyline 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 Skyline (2010)?
- In US, Skyline is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Philo, 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 Skyline worth watching?
- Skyline holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skyline?
- Skyline stars Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson, David Zayas, Donald Faison and Brittany Daniel.
- When was Skyline released?
- Skyline was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.