5 Movies Like I am Number Four (2011) –

I am Number Four is a science fiction action film directed by D.J. Caruso and released in 2011. The film follows John Smith, a young man who is on the run from a group of extraterrestrial enemies called the Mogadorians. John is one of nine surviving members of a peaceful alien species, and the Mogadorians are determined to track him down and kill him.

One of the standout performances in the film is from Alex Pettyfer as John Smith. Pettyfer masterfully portrays John’s internal struggle as he tries to come to terms with his alien heritage and figure out his place in the world.

The film begins with John living in hiding with his guardian, Henri, in a small town in Ohio. John is trying to lay low and avoid attracting attention, but he finds it difficult to fit in and make friends. When the Mogadorians arrive in town, John is forced to flee with Henri and seek out the other surviving members of his species.

TFR’s top 5 picks for movies like I am Number Four are as follows: Jumper (2008), The Lost Boys (1987), The 5th Wave (2016), The Darkest Minds (2018) and The Covenant (2006)

TFR Similar Movie #1: Jumper

Jumper is a 2008 science fiction action film directed by Doug Liman and loosely based on the novel by Steven Gould. This movie stars Hayden Christensen as David Rice. As a young man, David discovers that he has the ability to “jump” or teleport to any location he can imagine.

The film also stars Rachel Bilson as David’s love interest, Millie, and also Samuel L. Jackson as Roland Cox, a member of a secret organization dedicated to eliminating people with teleportation abilities.

Jumper follows David as he tries to evade a group of “paladins,” a secret society that hunts jumpers, and reconnect with his estranged mother, who is also a jumper. Along the way, he must confront the moral implications of his powers and decide whether to use them for good or for selfish purposes.

Jumper has a very similar feel to I am Number Four. Movies like I am Number Four tend to follow young people with extraordinary powers, and Jumper is no exception there!

TFR Similar Movie #2: The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys (1987) is a supernatural horror film that was directed by Joel Schumacher and features stars Corey Haim, Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland and Corey Feldman. The film follows two siblings Michael (Jason Patric), and Sam (Corey Haim) as they move to a small town on the California coastline and encounter the spooky, supernatural world of vampires.

Shortly after moving, Sam bonds with a pair of kindred spirits in geeky comic-book nerds Edward (Corey Feldman) and Alan (Jamison Newlander). Michael later falls for Star (Jami Gertz), who introduces him to David (Kiefer Sutherland), the leader of a local gang of vampires. Now it’s up to Sam and his new friends to save Michael and Star from the young gang of the undead.

Movies like I am Number Four need to have teens with mysterious powers moving about unrestrained and aided by plenty of CGI, and despite being a “Vampire Movie,” “The Lost Boys” may just be the “old granddad” of this particular genre. Now, on to more movies like I am number four!

TFR Similar Movie #3: The 5th Wave

The 5th Wave (2016) is a science-fiction movie based on the best-selling novel by Rick Yancey, and was directed by J Blakeson. The movie follows the story of a 16-year-old girl named Cassie Sullivan, who is attempting to survive in a world that has been devastated by four waves of alien attacks.

The fifth wave is about to arrive, and Cassie must fight for her survival and protect those she loves. The aliens are determined to finish what they started, but Cassie stands bravely against them with a determination to survive—and fight back.

The 5th Wave explores themes of survival, family and resilience in a post apocalyptic world where humanity is struggling against extinction.

As in other movies like I am Number Four, The Fifth Wave deals with alien invasion, and young protagonists who do their best to save the world!

TFR Similar Movie #4: The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds (2018) is a science fiction film directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and based on the young adult novel of the same name. It stars Amandla Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Wallace Langham, and Mandy Moore. The movie follows a group of children who have developed unique powers after surviving a deadly virus that has wiped out most of the world’s population.

Amandla Stenberg, as sixteen-year-old Ruby Daly, escapes from a government internment camp after developing her superhuman powers. The movie follows her journey to find other children like her and take down the oppressive government that’s hunting them down.

As in other movies like I am Number Four, we have a teen “blessed” with super-powers making her way in the “normal” world in search of others like her. The Darkest Minds may be a bit more serious than I am Number Four, but certainly no less thrilling and engaging.

TFR Similar Movie #5: The Covenant

The Covenant (2006) is a supernatural thriller movie that follows four teenage boys from an elite New England prep school who are descended from the original families who settled Salem. When one of the boys discovers he possesses mysterious powers, they soon learn that they have inherited a dark legacy, and must face off against an ancient enemy determined to destroy them.

With this newfound power comes a sinister force that challenges the teens to use their gifts for good or be consumed by evil. As the four teens struggle to decide how to use their powers, they must also fight against the dark forces that threaten them and everyone they love.

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