Roswell (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, Roswell is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Jeremy Kagan, running about 91 minutes. “The Pentagon denied it was a UFO. But one man knew better, because he was there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt, Roswell follows the attempts of Major Jesse Marcel to discover the truth about strange debris found on a local rancher's field in July of 1947. Told by his superiors that what he has found is nothing more than a downed weather balloon, Marcel maintains his military duty until the weight of the truth, however out of this world it may be, forces him to piece together what really occurred.
Who’s in it. Roswell stars Kyle MacLachlan as Jesse Marcel, Martin Sheen as Townsend, Dwight Yoakam as Mac Brazel and Xander Berkeley as Sherman Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Roswell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roswell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roswell tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roswell (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roswell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roswell worth watching?
- Roswell holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roswell?
- Roswell stars Kyle MacLachlan, Martin Sheen, Dwight Yoakam, Xander Berkeley and Bob Gunton.
- When was Roswell released?
- Roswell was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.