Area Q. (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Area Q. is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Gerson Sanginitto, running about 100 minutes. “Close encounter sightings” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A year after the disappearance of his son, Thomas Mathews, an investigative journalist, still has no information and begins his own obsessive search. However, the obsession has him losing his house and job so his boss sends him on special assignment in Brazil. In Brazil, Mathews investigates close encounter sightings that have taken place in the small cities of Quixada and Quixeramobim-also known as Area Q. While there, he realizes he will face the biggest discovery of his life.
Who’s in it. Area Q. stars Murilo Rosa as João Batista, Isaiah Washington as Thomas Mathews, Tania Khalill as Valquiria and Ronnie Gene Blevins as Husband with a video camera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Area Q. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Area Q. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Area Q. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Area Q. (2012)?
- In US, Area Q. is available to stream on fuboTV and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Area Q. worth watching?
- Area Q. holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Area Q.?
- Area Q. stars Murilo Rosa, Isaiah Washington, Tania Khalill, Ronnie Gene Blevins and John Deignan.
- When was Area Q. released?
- Area Q. was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.