The Fourth Kind (2009)
Chilling disappearances in Nome, Alaska, lead a psychologist to uncover unsettling evidence of alien abductions.
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.
How intense is The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Fourth Kind feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Fourth Kind
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Is The Fourth Kind for you?
Is The Fourth Kind scary?
Yes, properly. The Fourth Kind is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Fourth Kind gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Fourth Kind sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Fourth Kind OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Fourth Kind have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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