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Occupation: Rainfall (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Occupation: Rainfall is a 2020 action sci-fi film directed by Luke Sparke, starring Jason Isaacs as Steve (voice), Ken Jeong and Temuera Morrison. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $343,414 worldwide on a $25 million budget. Its Echo Score is 53/100.

worldwide gross
$343.4K
Echo Score
53
budget
$25M
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Occupation: Rainfall (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Director
Luke Sparke
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Occupation: Rainfall About?

The premise of Occupation: Rainfall without spoilers.

Two years after an intergalactic invasion, a group of survivors in Sydney, Australia, wages a desperate ground war against overwhelming forces. As the conflict escalates and casualties rise, the resistance discovers a critical plot that could potentially bring the war to a conclusion. Facing an alien enemy determined to colonize Earth, the remaining humans must race against time to save mankind.

Occupation: Rainfall Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • alien
  • spaceship
  • earth
  • invasion
  • laser
  • fight
  • battlefield
  • military
  • soldier
  • male soldier
  • female soldier
  • pilot
+38 more
  • female pilot
  • male pilot
  • fighter plane
  • air combat
  • bombardment
  • resistance
  • fighter
  • military boots
  • escape
  • convoy
  • occupation
  • defence
  • shootout
  • military base
  • helicopter
  • control room
  • riding
  • snow
  • female soldier wears coverall
  • crooked soldier
  • crooked female soldier
  • woman fights a woman
  • woman fights a man
  • tactical team
  • female tactical team member
  • male tactical team member
  • female soldier shot
  • assault
  • good versus evil
  • arms
  • weapons fire
  • soldier killed
  • soldier shot
  • explosion
  • female soldier knocked unconscious
  • horse
  • coverall
  • woman wears gloves
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Cast & crew

Occupation: Rainfall Cast & Characters

Jason Isaacs leads the cast as Steve (voice), with Ken Jeong as Bud Miller and Temuera Morrison as Peter Bartlett. Directed by Luke Sparke; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Occupation: Rainfall

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From the director

More from Luke Sparke

More films directed by Luke Sparke, best-rated first: Primitive War, Bring Him to Me, Scurry and Occupation.

Full filmography
Ratings

Occupation: Rainfall Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 53/100, strongest in art & craft (72) and weakest in story & flow (42).

53 /100

Occupation: Rainfall Echo Score Breakdown

Occupation: Rainfall delivers a visually ambitious sci‑fi showcase that divides opinion. Critics commend its large‑scale effects and occasional strong performances, yet both reviewers and users repeatedly note a disjointed narrative and uneven acting. The resulting experience is one of high‑concept spectacle hampered by weak storytelling and character work, leading to an overall mixed evaluation.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 72

    In terms of direction and visual craft, reviewers highlight an impressive scope of space battles, explosions and a bold production design that rival larger‑budget films. However, several critics and many users call the effects dated and cheap, citing limited budget constraints. The blend of ambition and visible shortcomings produces a moderately positive assessment of the film’s art and craft.

  • Character & Emotion 48

    When it comes to acting and character depth, a handful of critics praise central performances and note moments of heartfelt acting. Conversely, the majority of user feedback describes the performances as terrible or merely adequate, and points to confusing character motivations. This polarity yields an overall mixed but leaning negative impression of the film’s character work.

  • Story & Flow 42

    Regarding plot and narrative flow, the film is recognized for an ambitious premise and solid core concept. Yet many reviewers criticize a basic, predictable storyline, lack of coherent pacing, and an unfinished ending. Users echo these concerns, calling the story formulaic and confusing. Consequently, the story aspect scores low to moderate on the overall scale.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    In the sensory domain, the movie’s visual effects receive frequent commendation for their scale and spectacle, with several critics describing them as astonishing. Audio elements receive little specific comment, while some users lament dated sound and cheap visual execution. The net effect is a balanced but slightly positive rating for the sensory experience.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Assessing rewatch value, a subset of critics find the film entertaining enough for repeat viewings, noting its blockbuster thrills. Most user responses, however, label the film forgettable, citing the lack of narrative payoff and overall fatigue. This split results in a modest rewatch factor that leans toward the lower end of the spectrum.

Box office

Occupation: Rainfall Box Office & Budget

Occupation: Rainfall grossed $343,414 worldwide on a $25 million budget.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$343.4K

International
$343.4K
Budget
$25M
Videos

Occupation: Rainfall Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Occupation: Rainfall.

OCCUPATION RAINFALL | Official Trailer
Details

Occupation: Rainfall Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Rainfall, cuoc chien chong xam lang mien nhiet doi” and “Operacja Deszcz”.

Also known as
  • Rainfall, cuoc chien chong xam lang mien nhiet doi
  • Operacja Deszcz
  • 異星佔領:反擊時刻
  • A Invasão - Ocupação Alienígena (2020)
  • Оккупация: Миссия «Дождь»
  • Occupation 2: Rainfall
  • 占领2
  • Occupation : Rainfall
  • Ocupación: Proyecto Lluvia
  • 異星隕落
  • Operacja "Deszcz"
  • A Invasão: Ocupação Alienígena
+16 more
  • 아큐페이션 2: 레인폴
  • Okupace Země: Rainfall
  • Окупація: Місія «Дощ»
  • Окупацията: Проект "Валеж"
  • Project Rainfall
  • Megszállás: Zápor projekt
  • כיבוש: ריינפול
  • Cuộc Chiến Chống Xâm Lăng : Miền Nhiệt Đới
  • Occupation - Rainfall
  • Okupácia Zeme: Rainfall
  • Ocupație: Ploile
  • اشغال 2 بارش
  • Okupacija 2: Misija Lietus
  • La invasión: Ocupación alienígena
  • インベイド
  • Ocupació: Projecte Pluja

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FAQ

Occupation: Rainfall FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Occupation: Rainfall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Occupation: Rainfall?

Occupation: Rainfall runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was Occupation: Rainfall released?

Occupation: Rainfall was released on October 30, 2020.

Who directed Occupation: Rainfall?

Occupation: Rainfall was directed by Luke Sparke.

More films by Luke Sparke

Who is in the cast of Occupation: Rainfall?

Occupation: Rainfall stars Jason Isaacs as Steve (voice), Ken Jeong as Bud Miller and Temuera Morrison as Peter Bartlett, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Occupation: Rainfall make at the box office?

Occupation: Rainfall grossed $343,414 worldwide on a budget of $25 million.

Does Occupation: Rainfall have a post-credit scene?

No. Occupation: Rainfall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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