Target Earth (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1998, Target Earth is a horror, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Peter Markle, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Unlikely heroes must overcome incredible dangers to save mankind from the threat of an alien invasion.
Who’s in it. Target Earth stars Christopher Meloni as Det. Samuel 'Sam' Adams, Marcia Cross as Karen Mackaphe, John C. McGinley as FBI Agent Vincent Naples and Chad Lowe as Commander Fauk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Target Earth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Target Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Target Earth tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Target Earth (1998)?
- In US, Target Earth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Target Earth worth watching?
- Target Earth holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Target Earth?
- Target Earth stars Christopher Meloni, Marcia Cross, John C. McGinley, Chad Lowe and Dabney Coleman.
- When was Target Earth released?
- Target Earth was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.