Area 51 (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2015, Area 51 is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Oren Peli, running about 91 minutes. “They're Here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three young conspiracy theorists attempt to uncover the mysteries of Area 51, the government's secret location rumored to have hosted encounters with alien beings. What they find at this hidden facility exposes unimaginable secrets.
Who’s in it. Area 51 stars Frank Novak as Frank Novak, Reid Warner as Reid, Darrin Bragg as Darrin and Ben Rovner as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Area 51 has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.6K 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 Area 51 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Area 51 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Area 51 (2015)?
- In US, Area 51 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 Area 51 worth watching?
- Area 51 holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Area 51?
- Area 51 stars Frank Novak, Reid Warner, Darrin Bragg, Ben Rovner and Jelena Nik.
- When was Area 51 released?
- Area 51 was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.