The Invasion (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2016, The Invasion is an action and science fiction film directed by Marc Guggenheim, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. When aliens called the Dominators attack Central City, Barry speeds over to Star City to ask the Green Arrow for help in stopping them. Realizing the battle against the Dominators is bigger than they thought, they track down the Legends, and Barry and Cisco create a breach to bring back a secret weapon – Supergirl. Once all of the super friends are assembled, they come up with a plan to attack but a shocking secret related to Flashpoint is revealed and suddenly no one is sure who they can trust.
Who’s in it. The Invasion stars Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen, Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers, Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Caity Lotz as Sara Lance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Invasion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invasion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invasion 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 The Invasion (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invasion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invasion worth watching?
- The Invasion holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Invasion?
- The Invasion stars Stephen Amell, Melissa Benoist, Grant Gustin, Caity Lotz and Brandon Routh.
- When was The Invasion released?
- The Invasion was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.