Thirst (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2016, Thirst is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Greg Kiefer, running about 87 minutes. “It came from outer space. It came hungry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of wayward teens at a wilderness boot camp must fight for their lives against the attacks of a ruthless blood-sucking alien. The attacks begin after they discover a strange "orb" in the middle of the desert. With no communication, and nowhere to hide, they realize their only chance for survival is to fight.
Who’s in it. Thirst stars John Redlinger as Roth Young, Jes Macallan as Claire Taylor, Karl Makinen as Burt Goodman and Clare Niederpruem as Courtney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Thirst has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirst tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirst (2016)?
- In US, Thirst is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thirst worth watching?
- Thirst holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Thirst stars John Redlinger, Jes Macallan, Karl Makinen, Clare Niederpruem and Ryan Zimmer.
- When was Thirst released?
- Thirst was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.