Taking Earth
2017, English. Directed by Grant Humphreys.
The human race is thrown into chaos as an alien invasion takes control of the planet in an effort to find one boy out of 7 billion people who holds the power to destroy them.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Taking Earth
Taking Earth is streaming on Hungama Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Grant HumphreysDirector
- Ronan QuarmbyDavid
- Brad RichardsGarabon / Graeme
- Barbara HarrisonEllen / Elle-chanan
- Marco TorlageCameron / Camiru
- Richard SorensenDevanera
- Annabelle Van HeerdenSarah
- Claudia Noble-AreffReveniah
- Tyla GoodwinShanna
- Nancy BinghamNancy / Granny B
- Harry BinghamCollective
- Noel SmithCollective
- Virgilio Da SilvaIrekhull
Details
- Released
- 1 May 2017
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Grant Humphreys, Michael Harrison, Grant Knight
- Budget
- $250K
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Taking Earth: quick answers
Is Taking Earth worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 3.9/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taking Earth?
Taking Earth runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Taking Earth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taking Earth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taking Earth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Taking Earth yet.
Which OTT platform is Taking Earth on?
Taking Earth is streaming on Hungama Play in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taking Earth?
If you liked Taking Earth, try The 5th Wave, 2149: The Aftermath, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Who directed Taking Earth?
Taking Earth (2017) was directed by Grant Humphreys and stars Ronan Quarmby, Brad Richards, Barbara Harrison.