The 5th Wave (2016)
The 5th Wave is a 2016 sci-fi movie starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Zackary Arthur. Moretz stars as Cassie Sullivan, a teenage girl who must save her younger brother after aliens come to invade Earth. The J Blakeson-directed film was based on Rick Yancey's novel, which was released three years prior.
The 5th Wave
- Director
- J Blakeson
- Release Date
- January 22, 2016
- Studio(s)
- Sony
- Distributor(s)
- Sony
- Cast
- Liev Schreiber , Ron Livingston , Maria Bello , Maika Monroe , Alex Roe , Chloe Grace Moretz , Tony Revolori , Nick Robinson , Maggie Siff
- Writers
- Jeff Pinkner , Susannah Grant , Akiva Goldsman
- Runtime
- 112minutes
- Budget
- $38–54 million
Summary
Four waves of an alien attack have left Earth decimated. During the fifth wave, Cassie (Grace Moretz) tries to save her younger brother.
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