Watch the Skies
A rebellious Swedish teenager and a band of eccentric ufologists risk everything to uncover what happened to her missing father.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- quirky
- hopeful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- weekend adventure viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the Swedish science fiction adventure surprisingly enjoyable, accessible, and emotionally grounded despite its familiar alien-movie premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Denise joins a group of eccentric UFO researchers whose shared investigations provide emotional and practical support.
Rebellious teenager Denise defies the law and conventional explanations to investigate her father's disappearance.
The wormhole and UFO mystery are tied directly to Denise's relationship with her missing father and presented through an upbeat adventure framework.
The plot includes a cover-up surrounding UFO sightings and the unexplained disappearance of Denise's father.
Films like Watch the Skies, and why
Super 8
youthful science fiction adventure centered on extraterrestrial mysteries, family bonds, and wonder
The Goonies
coming-of-age alien adventure blending eccentric outsiders, emotional stakes, and nostalgic genre homage
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
warm, accessible extraterrestrial science fiction with a young protagonist and community-driven emotional core
Paul
quirky ensemble adventure involving UFO beliefs, investigation, and a secretive cosmic mystery
Movie Details
- Director
- Victor Danell
- Release Date
- 2022-12-25
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (159)
Cast
- Inez Dahl Torhaug
- Jesper Barkselius
- Sara Shirpey
- Eva Melander
- Håkan Ehn
- Isabelle Kyed
- Mathias Lithner
- Niklas Kvarnbo Jönsson
- Oscar Töringe
- Lilly Lexfors
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Watch the Skies about?
- A rebellious Swedish teenager and a band of eccentric ufologists risk everything to uncover what happened to her missing father.
- What is Watch the Skies like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Watch the Skies as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Watch the Skies violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Watch the Skies as mild.
- What did critics think of Watch the Skies?
- Critics broadly found the Swedish science fiction adventure surprisingly enjoyable, accessible, and emotionally grounded despite its familiar alien-movie premise.
- Which films are like Watch the Skies?
- Films with a similar feel include Super 8, The Goonies, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Paul.
- How long is Watch the Skies?
- Watch the Skies runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Watch the Skies?
- In United States, Watch the Skies streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
