The Seed (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, The Seed is a science fiction film directed by Joe Hahn, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The Seed follows the events surrounding a homeless veteran named Ken Mercado, played by Will Yun Lee. Living along the banks of the Los Angeles River, he is attacked by masked men in black vehicles, invisible to the eye. To any passers-by, Mercado appears to have some sort of mental illness, but as he is chased throughout the city, it is revealed to the audience that he is not in fact paranoid, but rather the victim of a government conspiracy. Sung's adversaries are visible to him, yet only visible to the audience part of the time. At the end of the film, an alien ship is visible in the sky, watching the scene.
Who’s in it. The Seed stars Will Yun Lee as Ken Mercado and Peter Mensah.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Seed has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seed tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seed (2008)?
- In GB, The Seed is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Seed worth watching?
- The Seed holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Seed?
- The Seed stars Will Yun Lee and Peter Mensah.
- When was The Seed released?
- The Seed was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.