The 5th Wave (2016) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure
The 5th Wave (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.7/10
The 5th Wave Plot Synopsis:
Four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal fifth wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her final hope - if she can only trust him.
J Blakeson"s new sci-fi thriller movie, The 5th Wave (2016), looks fascinating and promising. The 5th Wave"s movie poster shows a desolate nothingness in the background, but from the trailer, the new film promises a lot of action. Chloe Grace Moretz plays a sister trying desperately to save her younger brother from the deadly waves of attacks on Earth by alien life forms. Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, and Liev Schreiber star in The 5th Wave.
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The 5th Wave Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Box Office: $34,916,787
What is The 5th Wave Streaming On?
The 5th Wave is Streaming on HuluLanguage: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The 5th Wave Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 15, 2016
Writers: Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, Rick Yancey
Producers: Lynn Harris, Graham King, Tobey Maguire, Patrick McIntire, Richard Middleton, Denis O'Sullivan, Matthew Plouffe, Ben Waisbren
Editors: Paul Rubell
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The 5th Wave Plot Synopsis:
Four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal fifth wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her final hope - if she can only trust him.
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The 5th Wave (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
The 5th Wave Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chloë Grace Moretz | ... | Cassie Sullivan |
| Matthew Zuk | ... | Wounded Man with Crucifix |
| Gabriela Lopez | ... | Lizbeth |
| Bailey Anne Borders | ... | Julia (as Bailey Borders) |
| Nick Robinson | ... | Ben Parish / Zombie |
| Ron Livingston | ... | Oliver Sullivan |
| Maggie Siff | ... | Lisa Sullivan |
| Zackary Arthur | ... | Sam Sullivan |
| David Maldonado | ... | Soccer Coach (as Dave Maldonado) |
| Paul Ryden | ... | TV News Anchor |
| E. Roger Mitchell | ... | White House Spokesman |
| Charmin Lee | ... | Ms. Paulson |
| Parker Wierling | ... | Jeremy |
| Madison Staines | ... | Teary School Kid |
| Tony Revolori | ... | Dumbo |
| Terry Serpico | ... | Hutchfield |
| Liev Schreiber | ... | Colonel Vosch |
| Derek Roberts | ... | Private Parker |
| Geoffrey Kennedy | ... | Bullhorn Soldier |
| Devin McGee | ... | Confused Man |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Chloë Grace Moretz (b. February 10, 1997) – Cassie Sullivan
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Chloe Grace | Kuroe Gurêsu Morettsu | Chloe Grace Moretz | Chloe Moretz | Chloë Moretz - Matthew Zuk – Wounded Man with Crucifix
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Gabriela Lopez – Lizbeth
- Bailey Anne Borders – Julia (as Bailey Borders)
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Bailey Borders - Nick Robinson (b. March 22, 1995) – Ben Parish / Zombie
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Nick J. Robinson - Ron Livingston (b. June 5, 1967) – Oliver Sullivan
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Maggie Siff (b. June 21, 1974) – Lisa Sullivan
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Zackary Arthur – Sam Sullivan
Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Zackary Herrera - David Maldonado – Soccer Coach (as Dave Maldonado)
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Dave Maldonado - Paul Ryden – TV News Anchor
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Paul S. Ryden - E. Roger Mitchell (b. February 18, 1971) – White House Spokesman
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Roger Mitchell - Charmin Lee – Ms. Paulson
Also known as: Charmin Lee Talbert | Charmin Talbert - Parker Wierling – Jeremy
- Madison Staines – Teary School Kid
- Tony Revolori (b. April 28, 1996) – Dumbo
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6¼" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Anthony Quinonez | Tony Quinonez
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