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Extinction (2018)

“We were not here first.”

6.1/10 · 2,074 votes 1h 36m r ActionThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#265 of 328 films from 2018 #1667 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ben Young · Written by Spenser Cohen, Eric Heisserer, Brad Caleb Kane

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Overview

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Cast

Michael Peñaas Peter
Lizzy Caplanas Alice
Israel Broussardas Miles
Mike Colteras David
Lex Shrapnelas Ray
Emma Boothas Samantha
Amelia Crouchas Hanna
Erica Tremblayas Lucy
Lilly Aspellas Megan
Dan Cadeas Hoyt
Nikola Kentas Luke
Michael Absalomas Phil
Mina Obradovićas Shelby
Tom Rileyas Wellness Center Patient Chris

Facts

Release dateJuly 15, 2018
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Box office$1,451,864
IMDbtt3201640

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Questions

How long is Extinction?
Extinction runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Extinction worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,074 votes, which places it #265 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 20%) and #1667 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Extinction?
Extinction was directed by Ben Young.
Who stars in Extinction?
Michael Peña as Peter; Lizzy Caplan as Alice; Israel Broussard as Miles; Mike Colter as David; Lex Shrapnel as Ray; Emma Booth as Samantha.
What is Extinction rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Extinction?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/116123.

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