It's Alive (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2008, It's Alive is a horror and science fiction film directed by Josef Rusnak, running about 80 minutes. “Please be quiet. Do not wake him up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young woman learns that she's pregnant, she leaves graduate school to set up a home with her boyfriend in the country. The fate of the happy new family takes a gruesome turn when animals and people end up brutally dead – all with a strange connection to their newborn. Could their new child be the responsible for the killings?
Who’s in it. It's Alive stars James Murray as Frank Davis, Raphaël Coleman as Chris Davis, Bijou Phillips as Lenore Harker and Owen Teale as Sgt. Perkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, It's Alive has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's Alive tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's Alive (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's Alive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's Alive worth watching?
- It's Alive holds an audience score of 4.1 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 It's Alive?
- It's Alive stars James Murray, Raphaël Coleman, Bijou Phillips, Owen Teale and Ty Glaser.
- When was It's Alive released?
- It's Alive was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.