---
title: "Skylines"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/skylines-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 560144
imdb_id: "tt9387250"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 620
content_rating: "R"
---

# Skylines (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/skylines-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Skylines is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Mirabelle Pictures Productions, Artbox, Fasten Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A virus forces a human captain to invade an alien world to save humanity."

### Why Watch
- Interplanetary mission against a viral threat
- Directed by Liam O'Donnell, co‑creator of the Skyline series
- Science‑fiction action and thriller elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception, reflected in low rating on some review sites
- Runtime close to two hours may feel lengthy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action sequences and a thriller tone, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, sci-fi, thriller, high-stakes, space

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Liam O'Donnell
- **Networks / Studios**: Mirabelle Pictures Productions, Artbox, Fasten Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lindsey Morgan** as *Rose Corley*
- **Alexander Siddig** as *General Radford*
- **Rhona Mitra** as *Dr. Mal*
- **Daniel Bernhardt** as *Owens*
- **Yayan Ruhian** as *Huana*
- **James Cosmo** as *Grant*
- **Jonathan Howard** as *Leon*
- **Ieva Andrejevaitė** as *Alexi*
- **Samantha Jean** as *Elaine*
- **Giedrė Mockeliūnaitė** as *Izzy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Skylines?
Captain Rose Corley leads elite mercenaries on a mission to an alien world to stop a virus that could turn alien hybrids against humans.

### Q: What genre does Skylines belong to?
It is classified as a science‑fiction action thriller.

### Q: Who directed Skylines?
The film was co‑produced and directed by Liam O'Donnell.

### Q: When was Skylines released?
It was released in the United States on October 25, 2020.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 53 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Skylines — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/560144)
- [Skylines (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylines_(film))
- [Skylines (2020) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/917330-skylines/prehled/)
- [Skylines (2020) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/173561-skylines)
- [Podívejte se na Skylines | Oficiální stránky Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/cz/title/80220715)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*