Watch the Skies is a 2025 Swedish-American science fiction thriller directed by Victor Danell. The film follows Denise, a rebellious teenager who believes her missing father was abducted by aliens. She joins forces with a quirky UFO club of misfits to uncover the truth. The film pays homage to classic ’80s sci-fi films.
Movie Title: Watch the Skies
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: May 9, 2025 (Limited Theatrical Release)
Director: Victor Danell
Writers: Victor Danell, Jimmy Nivrén Olsson
Producers: Albin Pettersson, Olle Tholén
Production Companies: XYZ Films, Crazy Pictures
Distributor: XYZ Films
Cast and Roles:
- Inez Dahl Torhaug as Denise
- Eva Melander
- Jesper Barkselius
- Sara Shirpey
- Håkan Ehn
- Isabelle Kyed
- Niklas Kvarnbo Jönsson
- Mathias Lithner
Running Time: 116 minutes
Age Rating: Not yet rated
Country: Sweden
Language: English (dubbed from Swedish using AI technology)
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Note:
Originally titled UFO Sweden, the film was rebranded for international audiences. It premiered at various film festivals in 2023 before its U.S. release.
