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The 5th Wave
2016·Movie
·1h 52min·PG-13·
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A , sci-fi movie: but never gory, .
Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism
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16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.
Alien Invasion ThrillerYA Dystopian AdaptationMilitary Sci-FiSurvival Horror ElementsTeen Protagonist JourneyHigh-Stakes ActionParanoid AtmosphereFranchise StarterVisual Effects HeavyEmotional Trauma Focus
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Is The 5th Wave worth watching?
37
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (48 out of 100) than critics (25).
Is The 5th Wave okay for kids?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will The 5th Wave scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.