Annihilation (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Annihilation is a horror and science fiction film directed by Alex Garland, running about 115 minutes. “Fear what's inside.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
Who’s in it. Annihilation stars Natalie Portman as Lena, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr. Ventress, Gina Rodriguez as Anya Thorensen and Tessa Thompson as Josie Radek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Annihilation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Annihilation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Annihilation tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Annihilation (2018)?
- In US, Annihilation is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Annihilation worth watching?
- Annihilation holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Annihilation?
- Annihilation stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson and Tuva Novotny.
- When was Annihilation released?
- Annihilation was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.