The 5th Wave (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The 5th Wave is a 2016 action thriller directed by J Blakeson, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Ron Livingston and Maggie Siff. It is based on The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $109.9 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- J Blakeson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $38M
- Based on
- The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The 5th Wave About?
The premise of The 5th Wave without spoilers, adapted from The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a series of devastating global events wipes out most of the Earth's population, a teenage girl named Cassie fights to protect her younger brother. As she navigates a world consumed by fear and violence, she encounters a mysterious young man who may hold the key to her survival. But can she trust him when the ultimate threat, the fifth wave, is about to arrive?
The 5th Wave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien attack
- based on the novel of the same name
- dystopian sci fi
- survivor
- child soldier
- ohio
- poker game
- crow
- avian flu epidemic
- humvee
- megaphone
- climbing a tree
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- unresolved ending
- turncoat
- genocide
- physical exam
- duct tape
- first and last of intended series
- three word title
- body lands on a car
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- child in jeopardy
- knocked unconscious
- alien invasion sci fi
- humanity in jeopardy
- cassiopeia constellation
- title co written by female
- survival adventure
- sci fi thriller
- post apocalyptic sci fi
- survival thriller
- female protagonist
- adolescent protagonist
- army colonel
- adolescent
- m4 carbine
- summer camp
- impostor
- surveillance implant
- false flag operation
- coming of age drama
- facing extinction
- human body alien host
- keeping a journal
- indoctrination
- implied car sex
- army sergeant
- attempted strangulation
- teenage girl as protagonist
- first person narration
The 5th Wave Cast
Chloë Grace Moretz leads the cast, with Ron Livingston and Maggie Siff. Directed by J Blakeson; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director J Blakeson
Also Starring in The 5th Wave
· 3 moreThe 5th Wave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The 5th Wave 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
151 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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The 5th Wave Plot Summary
What happens in The 5th Wave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the gripping opening scene, we find Cassie Sullivan (Chloë Grace Moretz) navigating through the dense woods, armed with a gun. She stumbles across an empty store and scavenges for supplies, when suddenly a faint cry for help catches her attention. Cassie discovers a man hiding in the back, and tension escalates as both aim their weapons at each other. The man slowly lowers his gun, but Cassie remains wary, insisting he show his hands. As he reveals a crucifix, a flash of light surprises her, leading to a shocking moment where Cassie reacts by shooting him, horrified at her own actions when she realizes the significance of what he held.
Full summary
The whole story of The 5th Wave, scene by scene
The 5th Wave Box Office & Budget
The 5th Wave grossed $109.9 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $34.9 million came from the US and Canada and $75 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$109.9M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $34.9M
- International
- $75M
- Budget
- $38M
The 5th Wave Trailers & Videos
17 videos: 2 trailers, 5 clips, 8 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer The 5th Wave - Official Trailer #1 (Chloe Grace Moretz & Nick Robinson)
- Clip The 5th Wave Clip - "Human"
- Clip The 5th Wave Clip - "Chase"
- Clip The 5th Wave Movie Clip - "Squad" - In Theaters January 2016!
How Well Do You Know The 5th Wave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What triggers the first wave of attacks in The 5th Wave?
Cars in The 5th Wave
39 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1043 and the 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
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AM General HMMWV M1043 Important role -
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Important role -
AM General HMMWV M1025 Minor role -
AM General HMMWV M1113 Minor role
The 5th Wave Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “The Fifth Wave” and “Penktoji banga”.
- Also known as
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- The Fifth Wave
- Penktoji banga
- La Cinquième Vague
- Ha'gal ha'khamishi
- 5. fala
- Peti talas
- 5-я волна
- A Quinta Onda
- Quinta Onda
- La 5 eme vague
- La Quinta Ola
- Beshinchi to‘lqin
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- Die 5. Welle
- The
- Пятая волна
- A 5° Onda
- Dot Tân Công Thu 5
- П'ята хвиля
- 5. Dalga
- 第5毀滅
- Piata vlna
- Al 5-lea val
- Piąta fala
- 5-oji Banga, მეხუთე ტალღა
- Το 5ο κύμα
- Το πέμπτο κύμα
- 제5침공
- 제 5침공
- 第五天劫
- 第五波
- La quinta onda
- A 5ª Vaga
- La 5ème Vague
- 5-та хвиля
- Az 5. hullám
- הגל החמישי
- Pátá vlna
- Петата вълна: Ответен удар
- อุบัติการณ์ล้างโลก
- Den 5. bølge
- 5-oji banga
- A 5ª Onda
- الموجة الخامسة
- 5. aalto
- Пети талас
- Piektais Vilnis
- La cinquena onada
- 5-to‘lqin, მე-5 ტალღა
- フィフス・ウェイブ
- Đợt Tấn Công Thứ 5
- Peti val
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The 5th Wave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The 5th Wave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The 5th Wave released?
The 5th Wave was released on January 22, 2016.
Who directed The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave was directed by J Blakeson.
More films by J Blakeson Who is in the cast of The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Ron Livingston and Maggie Siff, among 7 credited actors.
How much did The 5th Wave make at the box office?
The 5th Wave grossed $109.9 million worldwide ($34.9 million domestic, $75 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
How is The 5th Wave rated?
The 5th Wave has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is The 5th Wave based on a book?
Yes. The 5th Wave is adapted from The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey.
Does The 5th Wave have a post-credit scene?
No. The 5th Wave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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