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The 5th Wave (2016)

Movie112 minRated PG-13

IMDb5.2/ 10CTV score5.6/ 10

Where to watch The 5th Wave in Australia

The 5th Wave is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 3 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The 5th Wave

16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion that has already decimated the population and knocked mankind back to the Stone Age.

Year
2016
Genres
Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure, Action
Runtime
112 min
Rated
PG-13
Director
J Blakeson
Top cast
Chloë Grace Moretz, Matthew Zuk, Gabriela Lopez, Bailey Anne Borders

The 5th Wave release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The 5th Wave

Director
J Blakeson
Screenplay
Susannah Grant, Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner
Novel
Rick Yancey
Producer
Tobey Maguire, Graham King, Matthew Plouffe, Lynn Harris
Original Music Composer
Henry Jackman
Director of Photography
Enrique Chediak

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The 5th Wave trailer

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Is The 5th Wave on Netflix in Australia?

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Can I watch The 5th Wave for free in Australia?

No, The 5th Wave is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Prime Video and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy The 5th Wave in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The 5th Wave in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $12.99).