
Falling Skies (2011)
Survivors band together six months after an alien invasion, fighting back with gritty, measured determination.
Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
How intense is Falling Skies?
Falling Skies is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Falling Skies feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepicbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Falling Skies
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Falling Skies for you?
Is Falling Skies scary?
Only a little. Falling Skies has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Falling Skies gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Falling Skies sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Falling Skies OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Falling Skies?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Falling Skies?
Falling Skies is streaming on Netflix.
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