Extinction (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Extinction is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Ben Young, running about 96 minutes. “We were not here first” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.
Who’s in it. Extinction stars Michael Peña as Peter, Lizzy Caplan as Alice, Israel Broussard as Miles and Mike Colter as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Extinction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extinction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extinction 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 Extinction (2018)?
- In US, Extinction is available to stream on Netflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Extinction worth watching?
- Extinction holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extinction?
- Extinction stars Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan, Israel Broussard, Mike Colter and Lex Shrapnel.
- When was Extinction released?
- Extinction was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.