51 (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2011, 51 is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jason Connery, running about 87 minutes. “Welcome to the Future” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Due to political pressure from the American public, the Air Force has decided to allow two well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet. But when one of the base’s “long-term visitors” exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.
Who’s in it. 51 stars Rachel Miner as Sgt. Hannah, Jason London as Aaron 'Shoes' Schumacher, Bruce Boxleitner as Col. Martin and Vanessa Branch as Claire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, 51 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 51 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 51 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 51 (2011)?
- In US, 51 is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 51 worth watching?
- 51 holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 51?
- 51 stars Rachel Miner, Jason London, Bruce Boxleitner, Vanessa Branch and Tammi Arender.
- When was 51 released?
- 51 was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.