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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

  • 3.6 / 5
68% 32%

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.
Cited as official plot version from paramount.com
Horror Sci-Fi Suspense Thriller

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Area 51.

Crew Behind the Film

The Area 51 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Oren Peli last directed Paranormal Activity. The film's writer Oren Peli last wrote Paranormal Activity and The Diary of Lawson Oxford.

Director
Oren Peli
Screenwriter
Producers
Jason Blum
Steven Schneider

Production Details

What we know about the Area 51 movie production.

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.

Production Updates for Area 51

Completed

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

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)

Post-Production

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

Production

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

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
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Area 51 was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 15, 2015. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Every Secret Thing and Slow West. Additional information: 16 Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. As a limited release, Area 51 was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Area 51 was released 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.

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  • 2015-09 Estimated Release DVD

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  • Added the US VOD release date of May 15, 2015

  • Changed the US film release date from TBA 2014 to May 15, 2015

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