Occupation
“The conquest begins.”
Synopsis
Town residents must band together after a devastating alien invasion. As they struggle to survive, they realize they must stay one step ahead of their attackers and work together for a chance to strike back.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Occupation Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-06
Top Cast
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Dan Ewing
Matt Simmons
Temuera Morrison
Peter Bartlett
Stephanie Jacobsen
Amelia Chambers
Rhiannon Fish
Vanessa
Jacqueline McKenzie
Colonel Grant
Bruce Spence
Alien Leader
Trystan Go
Marcus Chambers
Zachary Garred
Dennis
Izzy Stevens
Bella Bartlett
Charles Terrier
Jackson
Charles Mesure
Arnold
Felix Williamson
Seth Grimes
Aaron Jeffery
Major Davis
Roy Billing
Town Mayor
Ben Chisholm
Jimmy
Erin Connor
Jenny
Rhylan Jay Bush
Samuel
John Sparke
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luke Sparke
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Sparke
- Original Score
- Christopher Elves
- Original Title
- Occupation
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22K
- Production Studios
- Film Mode Entertainment, Saban Films, Sparke Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luke Sparke
Luke Sparke, Felix Williamson
Christopher Elves
Carmel Imrie, Carly Imrie
Department Leadership Roster
Carmel Imrie
Producer
Luke Sparke
Screenplay
Luke Sparke
Director
Carly Imrie
Producer
Stewart Burnside
Production Design
Tracey Rose Sparke
Costume Design
Felix Williamson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Occupation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Occupation about?
Town residents must band together after a devastating alien invasion. As they struggle to survive, they realize they must stay one step ahead of their attackers and work together for a chance to strike back.
Who directed Occupation?
Occupation was directed by Luke Sparke.
Who stars in Occupation?
The principal cast of Occupation includes Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, Stephanie Jacobsen, Rhiannon Fish, Jacqueline McKenzie.
When was Occupation released and how long is it?
Occupation was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Occupation?
Occupation had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $22K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Occupation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Occupation was composed by Christopher Elves.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Occupation?
Occupation holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).