Alien Code (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2017, Alien Code is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Michael G. Cooney, running about 97 minutes. “The end of mankind.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After deciphering a message found in a satellite, genius cryptographer Alex Jacobs finds himself being stalked by government agents and otherworldly beings.

Who’s in it. Alien Code stars Kyle Gallner as Alex, Azura Skye as Beth, Mary McCormack as Rebecca and Richard Schiff as Dr. Miles Driskoll, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Alien Code has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien Code page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alien Code tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Alien Code (2017)?
In US, Alien Code is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Alien Code worth watching?
Alien Code holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Alien Code?
Alien Code stars Kyle Gallner, Azura Skye, Mary McCormack, Richard Schiff and Tate Birchmore.
When was Alien Code released?
Alien Code was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.