Earthling (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 3.7

Earthling poster

Released in 2011, Earthling is an action, thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Clay Liford, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. After a mysterious atmospheric event, a small group of people wake up to realize that their entire lives have been a lie. They are in fact aliens disguised as humans. Now they have to make a choice. Live amongst men, or try to find a way back home.

Who’s in it. Earthling stars Rebecca Spence as Judith, Rebeca Spence as Judith, Peter Greene as Swinnert and William Katt as Ryan Donnelly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Earthling has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earthling page.

If you liked it. Fans of Earthling 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 Earthling (2011)?
In US, Earthling is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Earthling worth watching?
Earthling holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Earthling?
Earthling stars Rebecca Spence, Rebeca Spence, Peter Greene, William Katt and Savanna Sears.
When was Earthling released?
Earthling was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.