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The Fourth Kind

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Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler (Milla Jovovich), a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.
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While it boasts a handful of shocks, The Fourth Kind is hokey and clumsy and makes its close encounters seem eerily mundane.

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Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Jan 5, 2011
C-
[The] ostensible archival footage proves so clunky and transparently phony that the entire gimmick collapses. Go to Full Review Ian Buckwalter NPR Jul 4, 2010
3.9/10
When the director divides the screen into quadrants for his big finish, the effect is just laughable -- but then by that point, the movie is too. Go to Full Review Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Nov 11, 2009
2/5
Unfortunately, none of the subsequent noise is all that scary, and the striving for Paranormal Activity's buzz is shameless. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 7, 2024
0.5/4
The Fourth Kind is nothing more than an elaborate hoax to draw UFO enthusiasts. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 8, 2020
0/4.0
The 'Fifth Kind' is when you're stupid enough to spend your hard earned cash to view what is easily one of 2009's worst films and a surefire Razzie nominee for Worst Picture. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Apr 29, 2019
C+
Filmed with too many re-creations of the shrink's videotaped sessions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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B P @Bradster69 Oct 1, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Ryan T @RyRy28 Aug 8, 2026 this movie is brilliant, so scary See more Nathan H Jun 21, 2026 My Most Favorite Paranormal Movie besides “The Paranormal Activity Movie Saga”!!! I also LOVE The Movie “FALL”!!! 🎥 I don’t watch many scary movies, but those are my personal favorites in my movie collection. See more David S @IH8Phags69 Jun 16, 2026 This is so incredibly terrible Mila Jovovich actually claimed that this movie actually happened the events she said it was a true story and this never happened ever!!!! $tupid pathetic beeyotch! See more Brenda L @RT12232864 Jun 14, 2026 Horrible actuación de Milla, susurrando toda la película y con la boca entreabierta, muy desesperante See more Haytham O @UtahOcean Apr 2, 2026 If you believe the archival footage is real - good for you. If you believe the archive of footage was fake/made up - good for you. I loved the premise, especially with a lot of it rooted in statistical facts. The town where this takes place in really is an oddity, with UFO sightings and abductions reported yearly. I think Milla’s acting was a bit over the top in a lot of scenes, but I think the overall premise of the movie was carried over distinctly. And in my personal opinion, terrifyingly. A lot of reviews I’ve seen have been based off angry people watching this from a point of prejudice who specifically wanted entertainment, not horror. I watched this from a point of intrigue, and that made it terrifying for me. I believe this is an absolute must watch for anyone who loves anything UFO related, just be sure to throw your preconceived ideas at the door before entering the room and sitting down. See more Read all reviews
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Olatunde Osunsanmi

Director

Milla Jovovich

Dr. Abigail Tyler

Will Patton

Sheriff August

Elias Koteas

Dr. Abel Campos

Corey Johnson

Tommy

Enzo Cilenti

Scott

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The Fourth Kind

A scene from the film "The Fourth Kind." A scene from the film "The Fourth Kind." (L-R) Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler and Elias Koteas as Dr. Campos in "The Fourth Kind." (L-R) Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler, Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Alolowa and Elias Koteas as Dr. Campos in "The Fourth Kind." Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler in "The Fourth Kind." Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler in "The Fourth Kind." (L-R) Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler and Will Patton as Sheriff August in "The Fourth Kind." Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler in "The Fourth Kind." (Foreground L-R) Milla Jovovich as Dr. Abigail Tyler and Will Patton as Sheriff August in "The Fourth Kind." Will Patton as Sheriff August in "The Fourth Kind." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler (Milla Jovovich), a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.
Director
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Producer
Paul Brooks, Joe Carnahan, Terry Lee Robbins
Screenwriter
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Gold Circle Films, Chambara Pictures, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Terror|Brief Sexuality|Thematic Elements|Violent and Disturbing Images)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 6, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.5M
Runtime
1h 38m
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