The 5th Wave
2016, English. Directed by J Blakeson.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The 5th Wave
The 5th Wave is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- J BlakesonDirector
- Chloë Grace MoretzCassie Sullivan
- Nick RobinsonBen Parish / Zombie
- Alex RoeEvan Walker
- Zackary ArthurSam Sullivan
- Ron LivingstonOliver Sullivan
- Maggie SiffLisa Sullivan
- Maria BelloSergeant Reznik
- Liev SchreiberColonel Vosch
- Maika MonroeRinger
- Tony RevoloriDumbo
- Talitha Eliana BatemanTeacup
- Nadji JeterPoundcake
Details
- Released
- 14 January 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Susannah Grant, Jeff Pinkner, Akiva Goldsman
- Budget
- $38M
- Box office
- $110M
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What The 5th Wave is based on
The 5th Wave is based on The 5th Wave, a 2013 novel by Rick Yancey.
Novel · 2013
The 5th Wave
By Rick Yancey
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The 5th Wave: quick answers
Is The 5th Wave worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 6,216 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The 5th Wave have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 5th Wave. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 5th Wave parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 5th Wave is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 5th Wave on?
The 5th Wave is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 5th Wave?
If you liked The 5th Wave, try Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - To Live and Die in Starlight, Mad Max: Fury Road.
Who directed The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave (2016) was directed by J Blakeson and stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Alex Roe.
What is The 5th Wave based on?
The 5th Wave is based on The 5th Wave, a 2013 novel by Rick Yancey.