Hornet (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 3.2

Hornet poster

Released in 2018, Hornet is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jon Kondelik, running about 85 minutes. “When aliens invade our minds...only a machine can save mankind!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When an alien race invades and begins to brainwash humans to carry out acts of destruction, the rest of humanity must rely on an untested giant robot to save the Earth.

Who’s in it. Hornet stars Shellie Sterling as Helen, Madison West as Chloe, Sallieu Sesay as Ranger Graham and Mark Valeriano as Luke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Hornet has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Hornet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hornet 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 Hornet (2018)?
In US, Hornet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Hornet worth watching?
Hornet holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hornet?
Hornet stars Shellie Sterling, Madison West, Sallieu Sesay, Mark Valeriano and Sallieu Sesay.
When was Hornet released?
Hornet was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.