Area 51 (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Area 51 is a 2015 sci-fi thriller directed by Oren Peli. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $7,556 worldwide. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Oren Peli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Area 51 About?
The premise of Area 51 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deep within Nevada's classified Area 51, a determined group of UFO researchers, spearheaded by Reid Warner, stumbles upon undeniable evidence of alien existence. Their discovery plunges them into a captivating and perilous journey as they navigate the secrets and dangers surrounding the infamous military base, confronting powerful forces determined to keep the truth hidden.
Area 51 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- conspiracy
- secret base
- area 51
- alien
- security system
- laboratory
- climbing a fence
- hiding
- alien technology
- military base
- breaking and entering
- night vision
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- alien abduction
- friendship between men
- found footage
- fake documentary
- no survivors
- alien spacecraft
- spacecraft
- 2010s
- united states of america
- air force
- u.s. air force
- theory
- theorist
- u.s. air force soldier
- conspiracy theory
- conspiracy theorist
- idea
- notion
- courage
- team
- team up
- sketch
- blueprint
- death
- encounter
- close encounter of the third kind
- fingerprint match
- flying object
- fingerprint data
- vessel
- fingerprint identification
- abduction
- identification
- ray
- lift
- hover
- truth
- fingerprint
The Director of Area 51
Directed by Oren Peli.
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Director Oren Peli
More from Oren Peli
More films directed by Oren Peli, best-rated first: Paranormal Activity and Paranormal Activity: The Chronology.
Area 51 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Area 51 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.
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IMDb 4.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 13% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 49% User score
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Area 51 Plot Summary
What happens in Area 51 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two reporters, accompanied by their photographer and filmographer, receive an invitation from the Air Force to explore the enigmatic Area 51, aiming to quash persistent rumors surrounding its alleged alien research. Unfortunately, their quest to misinform the public spirals wildly out of control.
Through a captivating series of interviews with friends, family, and experts, the sudden disappearance of three best friends—Reid, Darren, and Ben, all passionate conspiracy theorists—is examined. Notably, Reid, portrayed as the group’s leader, is observed by his sister and colleagues as his lifestyle sharply changes. In the three months preceding his disappearance, he becomes fixated on UFOs, extraterrestrial encounters, and the secrets of Area 51, which ultimately costs him his job and strains his family relationships.
Full summary
The whole story of Area 51, scene by scene
Area 51 Box Office
Area 51 grossed $7,556 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.6K
- US & Canada
- $7.6K
Area 51 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Area 51.
How Well Do You Know Area 51?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was the main objective of the reporters' visit to Area 51?
Cars in Area 51
16 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Expedition and the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
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2009 Ford Explorer Minor role -
2007 Kia Rondo Minor role
Area 51 Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “51” and “Área 51”.
- Also known as
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- 51
- Área 51
- Zona 51: Dosarele
- Зона 51
- Oblast 51
- 51-es körzet
- Περιοχή 51
- Mistérios da Área 51
- Zone 51
- אזור 51
- 51. Bölge
- エリア51
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- Oblasť 51
- 에어리어 51
- 51 zona
- 51区
- แอเรีย 51: บุกฐานลับ ล่าเอเลี่ยน
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Movies Like Area 51
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Alien Domicile, 51 Nevada and Alien 51.
Area 51 FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Area 51, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Area 51?
Area 51 runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Area 51 released?
Area 51 was released on May 15, 2015.
Who directed Area 51?
Area 51 was directed by Oren Peli.
More films by Oren Peli How much did Area 51 make at the box office?
Area 51 grossed $7,556 worldwide.
How is Area 51 rated?
Area 51 has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.
Does Area 51 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Area 51 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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