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Species (1995) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our Species Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.35/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.2/10
Species Plot Synopsis:
In 1993, a search for extraterrestrial life, a transmission's received, detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armor-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye. Government agent Xavier Fitch assembles a team of scientists and mercenaries to locate and destroy Sil before she manages to find a mate and breed.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of scientists try to track down and trap a killer alien seductress before she successfully mates with a human.
Tagline: If you build it, they will come.
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Species Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1995 (more 1995 movies)
Box Office: $60,074,103
Awards: 3
Nominations: 8
What is Species Streaming On?
Species is Streaming on Hulu, Amazon PrimeLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Species Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 07, 1995, Blu-ray 4K: Jul 11, 2017, Blu-ray CE: Jul 11, 2017
Writers: Dennis Feldman
Producers: Mark Egerton, Dennis Feldman, Frank Mancuso Jr., David Streit
Editors: Conrad Buff IV
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Species (1995) Cast (Click to Expand)
Species Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kingsley | ... | Xavier Fitch |
| Michael Madsen | ... | Preston Lennox |
| Alfred Molina | ... | Dr. Stephen Arden |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Dan Smithson |
| Marg Helgenberger | ... | Dr. Laura Baker |
| Natasha Henstridge | ... | Sil |
| Michelle Williams | ... | Young Sil |
| Jordan Lund | ... | Aide |
| Don Fischer | ... | Aide |
| Scott McKenna | ... | Train Hobo |
| Virginia Morris | ... | Mother |
| Jayne Luke | ... | Snack Shop Clerk |
| David K. Schroeder | ... | German Tourist |
| David Jensen | ... | Conductor |
| Esther Scott | ... | Female Conductor |
| Shirley Prestia | ... | Victoria Roth, Ph.D. |
| William Utay | ... | Colleague |
| David Selburg | ... | Government Man |
| Herta Ware | ... | Mrs. Morris |
| Melissa Bickerton | ... | Fitch''s Secretary |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ben Kingsley (b. December 31, 1943) – Xavier Fitch
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Sir Ben Kinglsey | Sir Ben Kingsley - Michael Madsen (b. September 25, 1957) – Preston Lennox
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Maykl Medsen - Alfred Molina (b. May 24, 1953) – Dr. Stephen Arden
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Forest Whitaker (b. July 15, 1961) – Dan Smithson
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Marg Helgenberger (b. November 16, 1958) – Dr. Laura Baker
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Natasha Henstridge (b. August 15, 1974) – Sil
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Nastasha Henstridge - Michelle Williams (b. September 9, 1980) – Young Sil
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Jordan Lund (b. May 7, 1957) – Aide
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Jordon Lund - Don Fischer (b. April 18, 1959) – Aide
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Frank Buck | Frank Hanks - Scott McKenna – Train Hobo
- Virginia Morris – Mother
- Jayne Luke – Snack Shop Clerk
Also known as: Jane Luke - David K. Schroeder – German Tourist
- David Jensen, as Conductor, passed away at age 50 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Dave Jensen - Esther Scott, as Female Conductor, passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
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