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7 July 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
If you build it, they will come. morePlot:
A message from outer space contains instructions on how to modify human DNA. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(24 articles)
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Kind of cool and pleasant..... more (113 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ben Kingsley | ... | Xavier Fitch |
 | Michael Madsen | ... | Preston Lennox |
 | Alfred Molina | ... | Dr. Stephen Arden |
 | Forest Whitaker | ... | Dan Smithson, Empath |
 | Marg Helgenberger | ... | Dr. Laura Baker |
 | Natasha Henstridge | ... | Sil |
 | Michelle Williams | ... | Young Sil |
 | Jordan Lund | ... | Aide |
 | Don Fischer | ... | Aide |
| Scott McKenna | ... | Train Hobo |
| Virginia Morris | ... | Mother |
| Jayne Luke | ... | Snack Shop Clerk |
| David K. Schroeder | ... | German Tourist |
| David Jensen | ... | Conductor |
| Esther Scott | ... | Female Conductor |
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Rated R for sci-fi violence, strong sexuality and some language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
108 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:18A (Alberta) (1999) | Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:R (Manitoba) | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 (w) | Ireland:18 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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During the production, MGM opted not to shoot the "nightmare train" sequence to keep costs down. H.R. Giger was not willing to accept that, however, so he spent $100,000 of his own money to finance the sequence. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Sil has pierced ears. moreSoundtrack:
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"Species" has a hopelessly derivative premise that makes it a completely unnecessary view for anyone who has ever seen "Alien" or "The Predator" (or their sequels), but it does have some things going for it. To be short and specific: Natasha Henstridge is dreamily, extraordinarily beautiful; the rest of the cast is distinguished, with a very cool Michael Madsen stealing the show; the special effects are convincingly yucky; and the pacing is fast and unrelenting, with the "search-and-destroy" team being always only one step behind the pursued alien "monster". A forgettable film, but not nearly as bad as many reviews have suggested. (**)