Movie

The Fourth Kind

“There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction.”

★ 6.4(1,888)20091h 38m

The Fourth Kind is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Fourth Kind

🇺🇸 United States

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Good to know

Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Release date: 2009-11-05
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $47,709,193
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Fourth Kind — trailer

About The Fourth Kind

The Fourth Kind is a 2009 movie in the Mystery, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, starring Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas and Will Patton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 1,888 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Fourth Kind in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.

Cast

Milla Jovovich

Dr. Abigail 'Abbey' Tyler

Elias Koteas

Abel Campos

Will Patton

Sheriff August

Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Awolowa Odusami

Corey Johnson

Tommy Fisher

Enzo Cilenti

Scott Stracinsky

Eric Loren

Deputy Ryan

Mia McKenna-Bruce

Ashley Tyler

Raphaël Coleman

Ronnie Tyler

Daphne Alexander

Theresa

Alisha Seaton

Cindy Stracinski

Tyne Rafaeli

Sarah Fisher

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipinvestigationwheelchairhypnosisbased on true storyaliencover-upufoalaskadisappearancehospitalalien abductionpatientpsychotherapyfound footage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Fourth Kind in United States?+

In United States, The Fourth Kind is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Fourth Kind on Netflix?+

The Fourth Kind is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Fourth Kind?+

The Fourth Kind has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Fourth Kind?+

The Fourth Kind stars Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Corey Johnson.

When did The Fourth Kind come out?+

The Fourth Kind is a 2009 movie directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi.

What genre is The Fourth Kind?+

The Fourth Kind is Mystery, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed The Fourth Kind?+

The Fourth Kind was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi.