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Annihilation
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Directed by Alex Garland. With Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Annihilation.
MoviHero lists February 22, 2018 as the release date for Annihilation. Alex Garland is the listed director. The listed cast includes Natalie Portman as Lena, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr Ventress, Gina Rodriguez as Anya Thorensen, Tessa Thompson as Josie Radek. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 22, 2018
GenresScience Fiction · Horror
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorAlex Garland
CastNatalie Portman as Lena, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr Ventress, Gina Rodriguez as Anya Thorensen, Tessa Thompson as Josie Radek
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Annihilation right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Annihilation runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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These share a listed genre with Annihilation. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
But shorterPure Defense2026 · 23m
92 minutes shorter (23m). Shared genre: science fiction, horror.
But less emotionally intenseSilt2026 · Runtime unavailableEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: science fiction, horror.
But less demandingBonkey: The Mutated2026 · 1hEstimated attention required: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: science fiction, horror.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 9,777 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary7/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Critics are by and large on board with Annihilation.”
Viewer reaction
“What does it look like to inferior human beings when an advanced alien race begins terraforming our planet right out from under us?”
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“In and of itself, the history of Annihilation is not bad.”
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“It helps to have an open mind and just let yourself go with the flow of the story ...”
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“Annihilation is a thrilling Sci-Fi mind bender that will have you thinking throughout the entire film.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Lena. We spoke. What was it we said? That I needed to know what was inside the lighthouse. That moment's passed. It's inside me now.”
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