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The 5th Wave (2016), directed by J Blakeson, is a science fiction film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 5.2/10 and 16% on Rotten Tomatoes from 5,993 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Originally released in 2016, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, and Ron Livingston. At 112 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The 5th Wave online, the best option is Starz Apple TV Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo, and Starz Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Fifth Element and Metropolis, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The 5th Wave isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel.
- The 5th Wave is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The 5th Wave isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel.
- No — The 5th Wave isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel.
- The 5th Wave runs 1h 52m (112 minutes total).
- IMDb 5.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 16% · Metacritic 33/100.
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