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Watch the Skies

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Watch the Skies

PG-13

Released May 9

1h 56m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

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A rebellious teenage woman's father went missing years ago and she believes that he didn't run away, but was abducted by aliens. She joins forces with a funky UFO club made up of a lovable group of weirdos and rejects. Together, they embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the boundaries of the law and ultimately, our world.

Robert Daniels

RogerEbert.com

Relying on a familiar mold isn’t necessarily a dealbreaker. It just requires characters that can conjure the inherent pathos such films engender. Unfortunately, “Watch the Skies” struggles on that front.

Rated: 2/4

May 9, 2025

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

AWFJ.org

There’s a joy and sincerity to UFO Sweden that is infectious, a charming little film with enormous spirit.

Oct 23, 2023

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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

It’s a film meant for the big screen and hopefully with its slight augmentation will reach a much wider and enthusiastic audience.

Rated: B

May 19, 2025

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Ruben Peralta Rigaud

Cocalecas

Ideal for die-hard nostalgics and fans of light science fiction, Watch the Skies works better as a visual curiosity than an emotionally resonant work. [Full review in Spanish]

May 14, 2025

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Looking backward and forward, this 2022 Swedish picture is a throwback to family-friendly action movies of the 1980s, but revamped for English-speaking viewers with modern dubbing technology. Unhappily it doesn’t escape mediocrity in either respect.

Rated: C

May 14, 2025

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James Verniere

Boston Movie News

More notable for its use of AI to create illusion that the dubbed characters are speaking English than for its alien abduction plot or drama.

Rated: B-

May 12, 2025

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Patrick M

It very much has Spielberg vibes. Very engaging and interesting story. It feels much bigger than the minimal budget would imply and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire film. Definitely one for my collection

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/19/25

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Meloney

Enjoyed this movie! Reminded me of the old Spielberg sci-fi, but more action and special effects. The English dubbing was not bad.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Disappointed

Didn’t know what was going on for most of the movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Jason B

Reminiscent of Super 8, there are some interesting and surprising twists. Lots of action, but not overly violent. Worth seeing in theaters. It’s Swedish but in English.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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Jared

It was a very good movie it was a new way to show the phenomenon that other movies haven’t done before we need more like this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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Tom B

Original and clever. At times both humorous and touching. Suspend disbelief and enjoy!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Synopsis

A rebellious teenage woman's father went missing years ago and she believes that he didn't run away, but was abducted by aliens. She joins forces with a funky UFO club made up of a lovable group of weirdos and rejects. Together, they embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the boundaries of the law and ultimately, our world.

Director: Victor Danell
Producer: Victor Danell
Screenwriter: Victor Danell, Jimmy Nivrén Olsson, Jimmy Nivrén Olsson, Victor Danell
Distributor: XYZ Films / Flawless
Production Co: Sveriges Television (SVT), Film i Väst, Crazy Pictures, SF Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Language|Bloody Images|Some Violent Content)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 56m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1