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The 5th Wave

PG-1320161h 52mJ Blakeson
IMDb 5.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 16% · Metacritic 33

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"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.

Science FictionAdventureAction
Based On Novel Or BookDystopiaAlienAlien InvasionHuman SubjugationEnvironmental DisasterBased On Young Adult Novel

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Frequently asked questions

What is The 5th Wave (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave stars Chloë Grace Moretz (Cassie Sullivan), Nick Robinson (Ben Parish / Zombie), Ron Livingston (Oliver Sullivan), Maggie Siff (Lisa Sullivan), Alex Roe (Evan Walker). The film was directed by J Blakeson.

How long is The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG-13.

Is The 5th Wave worth watching?

The 5th Wave holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 16. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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