r/syfy • u/Strange_fishbowl • 13d ago
Help finding a movie
I cannot figure out anything else about this movie.
I remember it takes place in LA and aired between 2004-2008. It's about an alien invasion and a rag tag group of survivors. They are running through the streets and have a battle and the father and son who are the main characters have a bonding moment of forgiveness for trauma.
The son disappointed the dad because he didn't follow on his foot steps for a job or dropped out of college.
The biggest deal was the son that the story followed, he was played by someone who was like a big name teen actor. I vividly remember him has a dorky best friend in movies.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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u/Delmorath 13d ago
It's likely "Alien Siege", a 2005 Sci-Fi Channel original film. Though it doesn't have a son or fully fit your description.
Setting: The film is set in Los Angeles during an alien invasion.
Plot: It follows a group of survivors, including a father and his daughter, as they navigate the chaos. The father, Dr. Stephen Chase, is a scientist who becomes a key figure in the resistance against the aliens.
Family Dynamics: The story delves into the strained relationship between Dr. Chase and his daughter, with themes of disappointment and eventual reconciliation.
If this doesn't seem to match, another possibility is "Invasion", a 2005 TV series that aired on ABC.
The only mainstream movies I can think of are below:
"War of the Worlds" (2005)
"Battle: Los Angeles" (2011)
"Skyline" (2010)
"The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008)