Species

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Species

R

1995

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

Horror

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When government scientist Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley) intercepts a space transmission containing the genetic sequence for an alien life form, he uses it to produce "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge) -- a gorgeous alien-human hybrid. As Fitch's team grows concerned at her rapid rate of growth, Sil wrecks the laboratory and begins a violent quest for a suitable male human to impregnate her. The U.S. government dispatches top assassin Preston Lennox (Michael Madsen) and a team of experts to stop her.

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Critics Consensus

Species shows flashes of the potential to blend exploitation and sci-fi horror in ingenious ways, but is ultimately mainly interested in flashing star Natasha Henstridge's skin.

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

Dec 3, 2018

It would be comforting to think that the genus Cinema Americana were guided by the principal of natural selection, but cloning and reversion seem, rather, to be the norm.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Dec 3, 2018

3.5/5

It's a lot of fun. It's certainly well directed. We've seen it all before, but I enjoyed it.

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

Dec 3, 2018

2/4

It's a sex horror-fantasy without laughs or life, a nightmare without sense, a casual pickup that should have been left at the disco.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Aug 31, 2022

C

The naked, exposed, inexperienced actress at the movie’s center deserves better.

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

Aug 18, 2022

2/4

Typifies middling Hollywood schlock: a pulpy, sleazy sci-fi/horror creature feature destined to cycle endlessly through cable airings and, now, to pad out streaming platforms.

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

Jul 29, 2022

3/4

While the effects often don’t hold up, and the script structure isn’t fully formed, this is a great slice of 90s-era sci-fi paranoia.

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B P

@Bradster69 Sep 12, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 10, 2026

Species is equal to a 2 star movie!

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nick S

@Nick_S Sep 9, 2026

The creature effects were pretty good. The actresses playing the lead were good. But the script had a little too much cheese. Crybaby Forest Whittaker seemed to be plugged into the writers. His nonstop exposition was full of stuff he couldn't possibly know. The thrills were a little derivative and the director didn't let scenes breathe enough to build tension.

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Jens B

@Jens97 Jun 21, 2026

"Species" is competently directed, features a strong cast, and boasts fantastic special effects, an atmospheric score, and a welcome touch of eroticism. As is often the case, the problem lies in the pacing: the alien kills someone and escapes just moments before the team of scientists arrives. This scenario repeats itself over and over until the film reaches its finale. Consequently, "Species" never becomes particularly suspenseful or scary, though it succeeds well enough as light summer entertainment.

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thiago S

@Thiagostone May 26, 2026

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Frans B

@FransB May 4, 2026

Certainly worth a watch if you've never seen it. Ahead of it's time in many ways. Great cast and all convincing in character. Great cinematography and groundbreaking visuals at the time. Intriguing, dramatic, lots of suspense, emotion and drama. Story not unique but entertaining nonetheless.

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Roger Donaldson

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Ben Kingsley

Xavier Fitch

Michael Madsen

Preston Lennox

Alfred Molina

Dr. Stephen Arden

Forest Whitaker

Dan Smithson, Empath

Marg Helgenberger

Dr. Laura Baker

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Synopsis

When government scientist Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley) intercepts a space transmission containing the genetic sequence for an alien life form, he uses it to produce "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge) -- a gorgeous alien-human hybrid. As Fitch's team grows concerned at her rapid rate of growth, Sil wrecks the laboratory and begins a violent quest for a suitable male human to impregnate her. The U.S. government dispatches top assassin Preston Lennox (Michael Madsen) and a team of experts to stop her.

Director: Roger Donaldson
Producer: Frank Mancuso Jr., Dennis Feldman
Screenwriter: Dennis Feldman
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.7M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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