Attack the Block (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, Attack the Block is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Joe Cornish, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A teen gang in a South London housing estate must team up with the other residents to protect their neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
Who’s in it. Attack the Block stars Jodie Whittaker as Sam, John Boyega as Moses, Nick Frost as Ron and Alex Esmail as Pest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Attack the Block has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M 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 Attack the Block page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack the Block 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 Attack the Block (2011)?
- In US, Attack the Block 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 Attack the Block worth watching?
- Attack the Block holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack the Block?
- Attack the Block stars Jodie Whittaker, John Boyega, Nick Frost, Alex Esmail and Luke Treadaway.
- When was Attack the Block released?
- Attack the Block was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.