Alien Rising (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2013, Alien Rising is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Dana Schroeder, running about 93 minutes. “They Are Here And They Are Real” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a seemingly abandoned alien spacecraft is discovered orbiting Neptune, a top secret expedition is sent to investigate. In the derelict hulk they discover two surviving alien life forms telepathically linked to one other. 13 years later a savvy, ex-DEA agent and martial arts expert finds herself renditioned to a high security establishment on a remote island where they are conducting experiments on the incarcerated aliens.
Who’s in it. Alien Rising stars Lance Henriksen as Col. Stephen Cencula, John Savage as Manning, Brian Krause as Plummer and Dave Vescio as Dr. Bainbridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Alien Rising has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien Rising 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 Alien Rising (2013)?
- In US, Alien Rising is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alien Rising worth watching?
- Alien Rising holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Alien Rising?
- Alien Rising stars Lance Henriksen, John Savage, Brian Krause, Dave Vescio and Art Evans.
- When was Alien Rising released?
- Alien Rising was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.