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MYSTERY . 2009 . 1h 38m . English . 6.3/10

The Fourth Kind_

"There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction."

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.

Starring Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton
Box Office $47.7M
6.3/10
Rating
$47.7M
Box Office
1h 38m
Runtime
2009
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+377% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction.

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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Box office
The Fourth Kind earned $47.7M worldwide on a $10.0M budget — a 377% return on investment.
Cast
Milla Jovovich stars as Dr. Abigail 'Abbey' Tyler in The Fourth Kind.
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Year context
The Fourth Kind was released 17 years ago in 2009.
The Fourth Kind is a Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

BOX OFFICE

$10.0M
Budget
$47.7M
Revenue
+377%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

Universal Pictures Gold Circle Films Chambara Pictures Dead Crow Productions Saga Film

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (1,838 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$47,709,193
Profit
+$37,709,193

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in The Fourth Kind?
The cast of The Fourth Kind includes Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Corey Johnson.
How much did The Fourth Kind make at the box office?
The Fourth Kind earned $47,709,193 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of The Fourth Kind?
The Fourth Kind has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 1,838 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
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