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The 5th Wave

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Why people love it

People revisit The 5th Wave for the same reason it broke through in 2016: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a adventure rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. J Blakeson keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The science fiction and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 52m · ★ 5.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Divergent (2014)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, Divergent (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

    ★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    ★ 6.6 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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  5. 88match

    5.Ender's Game (2013)

    ★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, Ender's Game (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
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  6. 86match

    6.The Island (2005)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, The Island (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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  7. 84match

    7.The Host (2013)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, The Host (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • fuboTV
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    8.Predator: Badlands (2025)

    ★ 7.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, Predator: Badlands (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Insurgent (2015)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, Insurgent (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
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    10.War of the Worlds (2005)

    ★ 6.5 · Adventure · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If The 5th Wave clicked for you, War of the Worlds (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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FAQ

What should I watch after The 5th Wave?
Try Divergent, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials—each shares DNA with The 5th Wave while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The 5th Wave?
The 5th Wave (2016) is best described as Science Fiction, Adventure, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The 5th Wave worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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