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Species

1995·Movie·R·108 min·★ 6.0(1,969)

“For three million years, the human race has been at the top of the evolutionary ladder. Nothing lasts forever.”

In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.

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Where to watch Species in United States

Can I watch Species in United States? Yes — you can stream Species in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Species there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.

Where is Species streaming around the world?

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About Species

Species is a 1995 English-language science fiction, horror and action film directed by Roger Donaldson. The cast is led by Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM Plus.

Species was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and FGM Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $113 million worldwide.

Director
Roger Donaldson
Writers
Dennis Feldman
Release date
July 7, 1995
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$113 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, FGM Entertainment
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Species cast & crew

Species was directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Dennis Feldman.

The cast features Natasha Henstridge as Sil, Ben Kingsley as Xavier Fitch, Michael Madsen as Preston Lennox, Marg Helgenberger as Dr. Laura Baker, Alfred Molina as Dr. Stephen Arden, and Forest Whitaker as Dan Smithson, Empath.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr. and Dennis Feldman.

Is Species worth watching?

Species holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,969 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, horror, and action, Species is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Species

In United States, you can stream Species on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Species

Natasha Henstridge

Natasha Henstridge

Sil

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Xavier Fitch

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Preston Lennox

Marg Helgenberger

Marg Helgenberger

Dr. Laura Baker

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Dr. Stephen Arden

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Dan Smithson, Empath

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Young Sil

Jordan Lund

Jordan Lund

Aide

Herta Ware

Herta Ware

Mrs. Morris

William Utay

William Utay

Colleague

Don Fischer

Don Fischer

Aide

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Scott McKenna

Train Hobo

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Species — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Species in United States?

Species is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

▸Is Species on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Species is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

▸What language is Species in?

Species is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Species?

Species runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

▸What is Species rated?

Species is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,969 ratings.

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