Movies Confirmed 8.0

Aliens

"This time it's war."

July 18, 1986 2h 17m James Cameron

Action Thriller Science Fiction

8.0

11,268 votes

2h 17m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 14704 days ago — July 18, 1986

About

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

Cast

Sigourney Weaver

Ripley

Carrie Henn

Newt

Michael Biehn

Corporal Hicks

Paul Reiser

Burke

Lance Henriksen

Bishop

Bill Paxton

Private Hudson

William Hope

Lieutenant Gorman

Jenette Goldstein

Private Vasquez

Al Matthews

Sergeant Apone

Mark Rolston

Private Drake

Ricco Ross

Private Frost

Colette Hiller

Corporal Ferro

Trailer

Release Date

July 18, 1986

Status

Confirmed

Director

James Cameron

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

SLM Production Group, 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions

Budget

$18.5M

Revenue

$183.3M

Language

English

Details

Age Rating: R
TMDB Status: Released
Franchise: Alien Collection
Writers: James Cameron, David Giler, Walter Hill
Producers: Gale Anne Hurd, Walter Hill, David Giler
Composer: James Horner
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle
Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English

Release Dates by Region

United States · Premiere: July 14, 1986
United States · Theatrical: July 18, 1986
United States · Physical: March 12, 2024
United States · Physical: December 18, 1991
United States · Physical: June 1, 1999
United States · Physical: December 2, 2003
United States · Physical: September 13, 2016

Where to Watch

United States: Stream on Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Indonesia: Stream on Disney+

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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