Area 51 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 27, 2015

Area 51

Release Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 Limited

Director: Oren Peli

Starring: Roy Abramsohn • Sandra Staggs • Jelena Nik

R Horror N/A

3.63 / 5.0

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film follows Reid, who has always been obsessed with UFOs. While on a weekend trip to Vegas, he convinces two friends to join him on a mission to break into Area 51, where they find terrifying proof of alien presence.

Horror Sci-Fi Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in Area 51 – Cast List

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Roy Abramsohn
... Father

Unidentified Objects
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Sandra Staggs
... Mom
J
Jelena Nik

Who is making Area 51 – Crew List

A look at Area 51 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Oren Peli last helmed Paranormal Activity. The film's writer Oren Peli last penned Paranormal Activity and The Diary of Lawson Oxford.

Director: Oren Peli
Screenwriter: Oren Peli
Producers: Jason Blum
Steven Schneider

Studios: Paramount Insurge; Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Aramid Entertainment
Blumhouse Productions
IM Global
ROOM 101

Production – What we know about the Area 51

Key Facts

Area 51 will debut Friday, May 15th and run through Sunday, May 17th with one showtime daily. The film will receive one-weekend-only limited engagements exclusively at 16 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2014

Completed

Changed Area 51 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Producer Jason Blum told ShockTillYouDrop that he expected filming to be complete in 3-4 months (Nov-Dec 2011)

Dec 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Sep 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Area 51 Trailers and Clips

Area 51

Theatrical Trailer

Area 51 Release Date: When was the film released?

Area 51 was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 15 , 2015. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Pitch Perfect 2 and I'll See You in My Dreams. Additional information: 16 Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. As a limited release, Area 51 was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Area 51 Digital Release Date

Area 51 is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, May 15, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.