Occupation (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2018, Occupation is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Luke Sparke, running about 119 minutes. “The conquest begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Town residents must band together after a devastating alien invasion. As they struggle to survive, they realize they must stay one step ahead of their attackers and work together for a chance to strike back.
Who’s in it. Occupation stars Dan Ewing as Matt Simmons, Temuera Morrison as Peter Bartlett, Stephanie Jacobsen as Amelia Chambers and Rhiannon Fish as Vanessa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Occupation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Occupation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Occupation 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 Occupation (2018)?
- In US, Occupation is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Occupation worth watching?
- Occupation holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Occupation?
- Occupation stars Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, Stephanie Jacobsen, Rhiannon Fish and Jacqueline McKenzie.
- When was Occupation released?
- Occupation was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.