Occupation: Rainfall (2020)
An Australian sci-fi action sequel that throws humanity into a desperate ground war against alien invaders on the streets of Sydney.
Occupation: Rainfall - Movie Information
- Original Title: Occupation: Rainfall
- Release Year: 2020
- Directed by: Luke Sparke
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Action
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 8m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 30, 2020 (Denmark - 15), July 9, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), October 15, 2021 (Italy - T), October 19, 2021 (Spain - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Operacja Deszcz (PL), cuoc chien chong xam lang mien nhiet doi (VN), Оккупация: Миссия «Дождь» (RU), 異星佔領：反擊時刻 (TW), Rainfall (US), A Invasão - Ocupação Alienígena (2020) (BR)
- Production Companies: Sparke Films, Saban Films, Film Mode Entertainment, Monster Pictures
- Production Countries: Australia
Occupation: Rainfall - Plot
Two years into an intergalactic invasion of Earth, survivors in Sydney, Australia, fight back in a desperate ground war. As casualties mount by the day, the resistance and their unexpected allies, uncover a plot that could see the war come to a decisive end. With the Alien invaders hell-bent on making earth their new home, the race is on to save mankind.
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Occupation: Rainfall - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Luke Sparke
Main Cast
- Dan Ewing
- Jet Tranter
- Temuera Morrison
- Ken Jeong
- Jason Isaacs
- Daniel Gillies
- Lawrence Makoare
- Dena Kaplan
- Vince Colosimo
- Katrina Risteska
Writers
- Luke Sparke
Occupation: Rainfall - FAQs
Is Occupation: Rainfall a sequel to another film?
Yes, Occupation: Rainfall is the direct sequel to Occupation (2018), also directed by Luke Sparke. It picks up two years after the events of the first film, following many of the same characters as they continue fighting back against the alien invaders occupying Earth.
Where can you stream Occupation: Rainfall?
You can stream Occupation: Rainfall on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. It's also available free on Tubi TV, Plex, Plex Channel, and Fawesome, or available to rent and buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Who are the main actors in Occupation: Rainfall?
The cast is led by Dan Ewing as Matt Simmons and Jet Tranter as Amelia Chambers. They're joined by Temuera Morrison, Ken Jeong, Jason Isaacs, Daniel Gillies, Lawrence Makoare, Dena Kaplan, Vince Colosimo, and Katrina Risteska in a diverse ensemble.
What is Occupation: Rainfall about?
Set two years into a brutal alien occupation of Earth, the film follows survivors in Sydney waging a desperate ground war against extraterrestrial invaders. When the resistance and their unlikely allies uncover a plot that could end the conflict, they race against time to save humanity before Earth is lost for good.
Does Ken Jeong play a serious role in this film?
Ken Jeong takes on a notably different kind of role here as Bud Miller, stepping away from his usual comedic persona to appear in a sci-fi action setting. While he brings some levity to the film, his character is woven into the resistance storyline rather than serving purely as comic relief.
What is the age rating for Occupation: Rainfall?
Occupation: Rainfall is rated R in the United States, meaning it's intended for audiences aged 17 and older. The rating reflects the film's intense sci-fi action sequences, combat violence, and the generally gritty tone of a war-against-aliens survival story.
Where was Occupation: Rainfall filmed?
Occupation: Rainfall was filmed primarily in Australia, with production taking place across New South Wales. The film makes strong use of Australian landscapes and urban environments to depict a war-torn Sydney under alien occupation, giving it a distinctly local identity within the sci-fi genre.
What movies are similar to Occupation: Rainfall?
If you enjoy Occupation: Rainfall, you might also like Extinction (2018), The 5th Wave (2016), and Landscape with Invisible Hand (2023) for their alien invasion themes. The Blackout (2019) and Altered (2025) are also worth exploring for fans of gritty, survival-focused sci-fi action.
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