Alien Species (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1996, Alien Species is an action, drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Peter Maris, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Huge Motherships from an alien species sneak ominously into orbit around Earth. Lethal bat-winged fighters descend on the planet. Citizens are abducted. Homes are destroyed. The invasion has begun! A small town sheriff, two deputies and a professor discover the alien plan. With the secret to destroy the attacking ships, there's a chance they could stop the alien invasion... for now!!!!
Who’s in it. Alien Species stars Charles Napier as Sheriff Nate Culver, Hoke Howell as Professor Edgar Chambers, David Homb as Aaron Doyle and Jodi Seronick as Carol Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Alien Species has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien Species page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien Species 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 Alien Species (1996)?
- In US, Alien Species is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alien Species worth watching?
- Alien Species holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alien Species?
- Alien Species stars Charles Napier, Hoke Howell, David Homb, Jodi Seronick and Marc Robinson.
- When was Alien Species released?
- Alien Species was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.