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The Invasion

2007·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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Do not trust anyone. Do not show emotion. Do not fall asleep.

Washington, D.C. psychologist Carol Bennell and her colleague Dr. Ben Driscoll are the only two people on Earth who are aware of an epidemic running rampant through the city. They discover an alien virus aboard a crashed space shuttle that transforms anyone who comes into contact with it into unfeeling drones while they sleep. Carol realizes her son holds the key to stopping the spread of the plague and she races to find him before it is too late.
Sci-Fi ThrillerBody SnatchersParanoia-InducingFast-Paced HorrorPsychological SuspenseExistential DreadSurvival StorySocial CommentaryUrban Dystopian

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Invasion

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Where can I stream The Invasion legally?

The Invasion is included with a subscription to VIX in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Invasion worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Invasion rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Invasion?

1 h 39 min

The Invasion runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Invasion based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Invasion?

Critics33
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate The Invasion higher (53) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Invasion a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$40 million

No. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.

What language is The Invasion in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Invasion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Invasion in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Invasion use?

20 Minutes into the FutureAdaptation Title ChangeBenevolent Alien InvasionCovered in GungeCrapsaccharine WorldCreepy ChildEasily Thwarted Alien InvasionThe Evils of Free WillMama BearPuppeteer ParasiteRemake CameoGender Flipand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Invasion, including 20 Minutes into the Future, Adaptation Title Change, Benevolent Alien Invasion.