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Species (1995)

For three million years, the human race has been at the top of the evolutionary ladder. Nothing lasts forever.

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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.

Release Date
July 7, 1995
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
6.0/10 (1835 votes)

Director: Roger Donaldson

Cast: Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Michelle Williams, Jordan Lund

Collection: Species Collection

Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, FGM Entertainment
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IMDb
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$113M
Full Cast (53 people)

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Reviews

Kamurai - 7/10

Good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. This was a hit movie at the time, and other than the Xenos design, I'd say it is still a pretty good movie. The "anti-Jaws" approach of showing the monster off is really cool as the premise is largely how detailed and dangerous the xenos is, but the approach removes a lot of the suspense in the hunting and subterfuge, almost humanizing her as "...

October 18, 2020

Wuchak - 8/10

_**Wiping out the "galactic weed**_" Released in 1995, "Species" chronicles events after SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) receives a transmission from outer space detailing alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. This gives birth to Sil, a girl (Michele Williams) who escapes and rapidly grows into a statuesque blonde (Natasha Henstridge)....

April 26, 2021

CinemaSerf - 5/10

Clearly, these scientists had not heeded Jeff Goldblum in "Jurassic Park" (1993) when he warned about stopping to think that just because we can do something, it doesn't mean that we should. If they had, then perhaps we could have avoided the mayhem and brutality caused when they create "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge). She is the product of alien and human DNA and can morph between a beautiful woman an...

May 21, 2023

Species

Species

For three million years, the human race has been at the top of the evolutionary ladder. Nothing lasts forever.

For three million years, the human race has been at the top of the evolutionary ladder. Nothing lasts forever.

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108 min

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.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/7/1995
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Cast

Natasha Henstridge

as Sil

Ben Kingsley

as Xavier Fitch

Michael Madsen

as Preston Lennox

Marg Helgenberger

as Dr. Laura Baker

Alfred Molina

as Dr. Stephen Arden

Forest Whitaker

as Dan Smithson, Empath

Michelle Williams

as Young Sil

Jordan Lund

as Aide

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Videos

The Alien Cocoon Hatches

Clip

A Human-Alien Hybrid: Sil's Origin Story

Clip

Sil Escapes the Lab: Opening Scene

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Reborn Scene

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Species (1995) - Bonus Clip: Steve Johnson And Norman Cabrera On Designing The Creature (HD)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Species about?

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, …

How long is Species?

1h 48m

When was Species released?

July 7, 1995

Who directed Species?

Roger Donaldson

Who stars in Species?

Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen

What genre is Species?

Science Fiction, Horror, Action

What is Species rated?

R

Is Species available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel