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The 5th Wave

5.920161h 52mPG-13MovieScience 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·Akiva Goldsman

ProducersTobey Maguire·Graham King

Where to watch

Netflix

Starz Apple TV Channel

Starz Apple TV Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by J Blakeson

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz

Cassie Sullivan

Nick Robinson

Ben Parish / Zombie

Ron Livingston

Oliver Sullivan

Maggie Siff

Alex Roe

Maria Bello

Sergeant Reznik

Maika Monroe

Zackary Arthur

Liev Schreiber

Tony Revolori

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Talitha Eliana Bateman

Nadji Jeter

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The 5th Wave — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave is streaming on Netflix and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The 5th Wave on Netflix?

Yes — The 5th Wave is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The 5th Wave on Amazon Prime Video?

The 5th Wave isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The 5th Wave for free?

The 5th Wave is available on Netflix and Starz in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.