Movie

Attack the Block

“Inner City vs. Outer Space”

★ 6.5(2,274)20111h 28m

Attack the Block is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Attack the Block

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Good to know

Director: Joe Cornish
Release date: 2011-05-12
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $6,333,688
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: UK Film Council
Part of: Attack the Block Collection

Attack the Block — trailer

About Attack the Block

Attack the Block is a 2011 movie in the Action, Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Joe Cornish, starring John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker and Nick Frost. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2,274 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Attack the Block in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.

Cast

John Boyega

Moses

Jodie Whittaker

Sam

Nick Frost

Ron

Alex Esmail

Pest

Luke Treadaway

Brewis

Selom Awadzi

Tonks

Franz Drameh

Dennis

Simon Howard

Biggz

Jumayn Hunter

Hi-Hatz

Leeon Jones

Jerome

Sammy Williams

Probs

Michael Ajao

Mayhem

Themes & keywords

london, englandstreet gangchasefireworksmeteorplaygroundarrestcar crashcannabisalienmopedsocial satirecreaturealien invasionrace

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Attack the Block in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Attack the Block on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Attack the Block on Netflix?+

Yes — Attack the Block is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Attack the Block?+

Attack the Block has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Attack the Block?+

Attack the Block stars John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Nick Frost, Alex Esmail and Luke Treadaway.

When did Attack the Block come out?+

Attack the Block is a 2011 movie directed by Joe Cornish.

What genre is Attack the Block?+

Attack the Block is Action, Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Attack the Block?+

Attack the Block was directed by Joe Cornish.