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: 8.164/10 (15344 votes)
- Budget: $11,000,000
- Revenue: $104,931,801
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 18.0247
- Languages: English, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Tom Skerritt
as Dallas
Sigourney Weaver
as Ripley
Veronica Cartwright
as Lambert
Harry Dean Stanton
as Brett
John Hurt
as Kane
Ian Holm
as Ash
Yaphet Kotto
as Parker
Bolaji Badejo
as Alien
Helen Horton
as Mother (voice)
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
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
Modern Trailer
Keywords
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 8.164/10 based on 15344 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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