The Fourth Kind
“There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction.”
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, 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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Type: Clip • Published 2026-04-17
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Milla Jovovich
Dr. Abigail 'Abbey' Tyler
Elias Koteas
Abel Campos
Will Patton
Sheriff August
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Awolowa Odusami
Corey Johnson
Tommy Fisher
Enzo Cilenti
Scott Stracinsky
Eric Loren
Deputy Ryan
Mia McKenna-Bruce
Ashley Tyler
Raphaël Coleman
Ronnie Tyler
Daphne Alexander
Theresa
Alisha Seaton
Cindy Stracinski
Tyne Rafaeli
Sarah Fisher
Kiera McMaster
Joe Fisher
Sara Houghton
Jessica
Julian Vergov
Will Tyler
Ioan Lov
Ralph
Charlotte Milchard
Dr. Abigail Tyler
Valentin Ganev
Nome Resident
Release History & Theatrical Window
Screamfest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.77x
+$37.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Olatunde Osunsanmi
- Original Score
- Atli Örvarsson
- Original Title
- The Fourth Kind
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Gold Circle Films, Chambara Pictures, Dead Crow Productions, Saga Film, Mandate International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Atli Örvarsson
Lorenzo Senatore
Paul Covington
Joe Carnahan, Paul Brooks, Terry Robbins
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Carnahan
Producer
Paul Brooks
Producer
Johnetta Boone
Costume Design
Terry Robbins
Producer
Paul Covington
Editor
Carlos Silva Da Silva
Production Design
Lorenzo Senatore
Director of Photography
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Director
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Screenplay
Atli Örvarsson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fourth Kind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fourth Kind about?
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, 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.
Who directed The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind was directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi.
Who stars in The Fourth Kind?
The principal cast of The Fourth Kind includes Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Corey Johnson.
When was The Fourth Kind released and how long is it?
The Fourth Kind was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $47.7M at the worldwide box office (4.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Fourth Kind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fourth Kind was composed by Atli Örvarsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).