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The 5th Wave (2016) Movie vs Book
Film · 2016 · Directed by J Blakeson · Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Liev Schreiber
The 5th Wave (2016) Movie: Cast and Details
After waves of alien attacks, a teenage girl tries to survive and find her little brother.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the main characters and idea but simplifies the plot and changes several key developments.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first for the full story and its twists. The film is a fast science fiction action version.
What the book gives you
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
A fast, cinematic start to a series with big twists. It is easy to binge.
Who will like it: Readers who like dystopian and alien-invasion stories.