Species (1995)
A team of scientists hunts a beautiful, deadly alien hybrid that hungers for human procreation.
In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.
How intense is Species?
Species is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Species feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpychilling
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Species
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Species for you?
Is Species scary?
Yes, properly. Species is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Species gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Species sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Species OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Species?
Species runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Species?
Species is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, Hoopla and Pluto TV.
Does Species have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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