Aliens

R

Released Jul 18, 1986

2h 17m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Action

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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

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Critics Consensus

While Alien was a marvel of slow-building, atmospheric tension, Aliens packs a much more visceral punch, and features a typically strong performance from Sigourney Weaver.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

It is a far more traditional exercise in scaring and thrilling the moviegoer; essentially, it re-constitutes the war movie, and in so soing marries a feminist Rambo to Star Wars.

Dec 6, 2022

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Sigourney Weaver is merely terrific... When she straps on her armament to do battle with the aliens, she makes Sylvester Stallone look like a pipsqueak.

Mar 15, 2019

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Beyond dispute, however, is the film's timeless worth as a cathartic work, especially in terms of its accidentally commentary on the sexism of the corporate structure.

Oct 4, 2018

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Weaver was an excellent casting choice for the Alien saga as she has a tough exterior that reveals a soft and vulnerable, underside.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 13, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

We're glad James Cameron took this one bigger, stronger, and faster from where it came from.

Jan 18, 2024

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Preston Barta

Fresh Fiction

'Aliens' is an exhilarating sci-fi action film with a reach that many films still aspire to. It's a visceral and intelligent work that punches up the original's haunted house setting with a cinematic energy that leaves the mouth almost permanently agape.

Rated: A+

Jan 10, 2024

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Abel T

A another great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/16/24

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Marcos V

The Best Alien movie ever made. I love the story line and it was great casting. This film I can watch it over and over again and I will never get bored of watching it. You have to watch it in HD and it’s a beautiful film.🎞️ 🎥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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dod l

Maybe the best Movie ever made. Absolute Masterpice, i wish i got amnesia and could watch it for the first time again again and again. Masterpiece

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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Daniel D

A excellent continuation of the Alien franchise stikes a good balance of the action and horror elements of the first film. A true classic and a unique twist that didn't just rehash the original film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Hayden F

One of my all time favourite films - The characters, the sets, the story. They all paint a gripping tale. While it does stray from the original alien in terms of direction - it is still a great story and does other things very well. More of an Action Thriller - But done very well.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Robert J

What can I say.... probably the best sequel to a masterpiece of cinema! Sorry T2 fans but this doesn't cancel our the first movie with contrivances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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James Cameron

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Lt. Ellen Ripley

Carrie Henn

Rebecca 'New' Jorden

Michael Biehn

Corporal Dwayne Hicks

Paul Reiser

Carter J. Burke

Lance Henriksen

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After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

Director: James Cameron
Producer: Gale Anne Hurd
Screenwriter: James Cameron, David Giler
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.6M
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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