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The 5th Wave

2016·Movie·PG-13·112 min·5.9(6,040)

Protect your own.

16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.

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About The 5th Wave

The 5th Wave is a 2016 English-language science fiction, adventure and action film directed by J Blakeson. The cast is led by Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 6000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV.

The 5th Wave was produced by LStar Capital, Columbia Pictures, and GK Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 14, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $110 million worldwide.

Director
J Blakeson
Writers
Susannah Grant, Jeff Pinkner, Akiva Goldsman
Release date
January 14, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$110 million
Production
LStar Capital, Columbia Pictures, GK Films
#based on novel or book#dystopia#alien#alien invasion#human subjugation#environmental disaster#based on young adult novel

The 5th Wave cast & crew

The 5th Wave was directed by J Blakeson and written by Susannah Grant, Jeff Pinkner, and Akiva Goldsman.

The cast features Chloë Grace Moretz as Cassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan, Nick Robinson as Ben "Zombie" Parish, Ron Livingston as Oliver Sullivan, Maggie Siff as Lisa Sullivan, Alex Roe as Evan Walker, and Maria Bello as Sergeant Reznik.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Jackman, cinematography is by Enrique Chediak, and it was produced by Tobey Maguire and Graham King.

Is The 5th Wave worth watching?

The 5th Wave holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 6,040 ratings, a more divisive science fiction films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, adventure, and action, The 5th Wave is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The 5th Wave

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Cast of The 5th Wave

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz

Cassiopeia "Cassie" Sullivan

Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson

Ben "Zombie" Parish

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Oliver Sullivan

Maggie Siff

Maggie Siff

Lisa Sullivan

Alex Roe

Alex Roe

Evan Walker

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Sergeant Reznik

Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe

Marika "Ringer" Kimura

Zackary Arthur

Zackary Arthur

Sammy "Nugget" Sullivan

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vosch

Tony Revolori

Tony Revolori

Dumbo

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Allison / "Teacup"

Nadji Jeter

Nadji Jeter

Poundcake

The 5th Wave — FAQs

Where can I watch The 5th Wave in United States?

The 5th Wave is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The 5th Wave on Starz Apple TV Channel?

Yes — The 5th Wave is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is The 5th Wave in?

The 5th Wave is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

What is The 5th Wave rated?

The 5th Wave is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 6,040 ratings.

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