Alien(1979)
“In space no one can hear you scream.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ridley Scott
Studio
Brandywine Productions
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$105M
Cast
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)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$105M
Production Companies
Brandywine Productions • Twentieth Century-Fox Productions • Ronald Shusett Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alien?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Alien (1979).
What is Alien about?▼
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.
Who directed Alien?▼
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1979. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is Alien?▼
Alien has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Alien?▼
The cast of Alien includes Tom Skerritt as Dallas, Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, Veronica Cartwright as Lambert, Harry Dean Stanton as Brett, John Hurt as Kane and more.
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