Movie

First Contact

“Something evil has arrived.”

★ 4.0(4)20241h 29m

First Contact is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Bruce Wemple
Release date: 2024-07-03
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 377 Films

First Contact — trailer

About First Contact

First Contact is a 2024 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Drama genres, directed by Bruce Wemple, starring Anna Shields, James Liddell and Chris Cimperman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Contact in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two estranged siblings go to their late scientist father's farmhouse to make sense of his incomplete work. They soon discover an evil entity, buried in time and space for millions of years, has been released and begun wreaking havoc.

Cast

Anna Shields

Casey Bradach

James Liddell

Dan Bradach

Chris Cimperman

Kevin

Caitlin Duffy

Jamie

Paul Kandarian

Dr. Ian Bradach

Michael L. Parker

Davis Mason

Grant Schumacher

Zach

Zachary Seekins

Jason

LeJon Woods

Danny

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Contact in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream First Contact on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is First Contact on Netflix?+

First Contact is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is First Contact?+

First Contact has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in First Contact?+

First Contact stars Anna Shields, James Liddell, Chris Cimperman, Caitlin Duffy and Paul Kandarian.

When did First Contact come out?+

First Contact is a 2024 movie directed by Bruce Wemple.

What genre is First Contact?+

First Contact is Horror, Science Fiction and Drama film.

Who directed First Contact?+

First Contact was directed by Bruce Wemple.