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The 5th Wave

5.920161h 52mMMovieScience FictionAdventureAction

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.

DirectorJ Blakeson
WritersSusannah Grant·Jeff Pinkner
ProducersTobey Maguire·Graham King

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by J Blakeson

CMChloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz
Cassie Sullivan
NRNick Robinson
Nick Robinson
Ben Parish / Zombie
ARAlex Roe
Alex Roe
Evan Walker
ZAZackary Arthur
Zackary Arthur
Sam Sullivan
RLRon Livingston
Ron Livingston
Oliver Sullivan
MSMaggie Siff
Maggie Siff
Lisa Sullivan
MBMaria Bello
Maria Bello
Sergeant Reznik
LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Colonel Vosch
MMMaika Monroe
Maika Monroe
Ringer
TRTony Revolori
Tony Revolori
Dumbo
TBTalitha Eliana Bateman
Talitha Eliana Bateman
Teacup
NJNadji Jeter
Nadji Jeter
Poundcake

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The 5th Wave — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The 5th Wave on Netflix?

No, The 5th Wave is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The 5th Wave on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The 5th Wave is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The 5th Wave for free?

The 5th Wave is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.