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The 5th Wave (2016)

“Protect your own.”

5.9/10 · 6,154 votes 1h 52m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#242 of 305 films from 2016 #1807 of 2168 in action

Directed by J Blakeson · Written by Jeff Pinkner, Akiva Goldsman, Susannah Grant, Rick Yancey

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Overview

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.

Cast

Chloë Grace Moretzas Cassie Sullivan
Nick Robinsonas Ben Parish / Zombie
Ron Livingstonas Oliver Sullivan
Maggie Siffas Lisa Sullivan
Alex Roeas Evan Walker
Maria Belloas Sergeant Reznik
Maika Monroeas Ringer
Zackary Arthuras Sam Sullivan
Liev Schreiberas Colonel Vosch
Tony Revolorias Dumbo
Talitha Eliana Batemanas Teacup
Nadji Jeteras Poundcake
Alex MacNicollas Flintstone
Matthew Zukas Wounded Man with Crucifix

Facts

Release dateJanuary 14, 2016
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) — about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$109,906,372 (2.9× budget)
IMDbtt2304933

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Questions

How long is The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is The 5th Wave worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 6,154 votes, which places it #242 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 21%) and #1807 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave was directed by J Blakeson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I Care a Lot (2021), The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009).
Who stars in The 5th Wave?
Chloë Grace Moretz as Cassie Sullivan; Nick Robinson as Ben Parish / Zombie; Ron Livingston as Oliver Sullivan; Maggie Siff as Lisa Sullivan; Alex Roe as Evan Walker; Maria Bello as Sergeant Reznik.
What is The 5th Wave rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The 5th Wave?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18133.

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