Occupation: Rainfall (2020) is an ambitious, action-packed Australian sci-fi epic that elevates the alien invasion genre. Directed by Luke Sparke, this sequel to Occupation (2018) continues humanity’s desperate fight for survival against a far superior alien force.
Set two years after the initial invasion, Earth remains locked in a brutal war against the extraterrestrial invaders. The human resistance, led by a diverse group of fighters, is doing everything it can to reclaim their planet. Matt Simmons (Dan Ewing), a determined member of the resistance, joins forces with Garry (Lawrence Makoare), an alien defector, in a desperate quest to uncover a secret project called “Rainfall” that could hold the key to humanity’s survival—or its annihilation.
The film takes place across expansive and visually striking landscapes, featuring both urban combat zones and the stunning Australian outback. The action is relentless and thrilling, with explosive battles, advanced weaponry, and breathtaking aerial dogfights. Despite being an independent production, the visual effects are impressive, fully immersing the audience in a chaotic world on the edge of collapse.
Beyond its intense action, Occupation: Rainfall explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the possibility of coexistence. Tensions between humans and aliens within the resistance threaten to unravel their fragile alliance. Performances by Dan Ewing and Temuera Morrison bring emotional depth to the narrative, while Ken Jeong provides comedic relief as a conspiracy theorist, offering a break from the film’s otherwise serious tone.
