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The 5th Wave

5.920161h 52m15MovieScience 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
ProducersGraham King·Tobey Maguire

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by J Blakeson

Chloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz
Cassie Sullivan
Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson
Ben Parish / Zombie
Ron Livingston
Ron Livingston
Oliver Sullivan
Maggie Siff
Maggie Siff
Lisa Sullivan
Alex Roe
Alex Roe
Evan Walker
Maria Bello
Maria Bello
Sergeant Reznik
Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe
Ringer
Zackary Arthur
Zackary Arthur
Sam Sullivan
Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Colonel Vosch
Tony Revolori
Tony Revolori
Dumbo
Talitha Eliana Bateman
Talitha Eliana Bateman
Teacup
Nadji 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 United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The 5th Wave on Netflix?

No, The 5th Wave is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 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 United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The 5th Wave for free?

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