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Alien

Alien

In space, no one can hear you scream.

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Alien
  • Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
  • Release Date: 1979-05-25
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 8.2/10 (15220 votes)
  • Budget: $11,000,000
  • Revenue: $104,931,801
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 83.4726
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

as Dallas

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

as Ripley

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

as Lambert

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

as Brett

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Kane

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

as Ash

Yaphet Kotto

Yaphet Kotto

as Parker

Bolaji Badejo

Bolaji Badejo

as Alien

Helen Horton

Helen Horton

as Mother (voice)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Alien's Lost Designs: Dan O'bannon's Alien

Ridley Scott & Yaphet Kotto on ALIEN: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT (2003) | TIFF REWIND

Back In Theaters April 26

Back In Theaters April 26

"Dallas Dies" Full Scene

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alien?

Alien is a Horror, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1979-05-25.

Who are the main actors in Alien?

The main cast includes Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, .

Where can I watch Alien online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Alien is available.

Is Alien based on a true story?

In space, no one can hear you scream.

What is the IMDb rating of Alien?

Alien has an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 based on 15220 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Alien?

The movie had a production budget of $11,000,000 and earned $104,931,801 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Alien?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Alien filmed?

Alien was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Alien?

The total runtime of Alien is 117 minutes.

Is Alien suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Alien?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Alien.

Does Alien have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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