Celebrate 75 Years of Screams from 20th Century Fox! The terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet, and discovers a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. One by one, each crew member is slain until only Ripley is left, leading to an explosive conclusion that sets the stage for its stunning sequel, "Aliens."

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Trailer

4.6 out of 5

1K Ratings

Average 9/10
Fresh 107
Rotten 3

Critics Consensus: A modern classic, Alien blends science fiction, horror and bleak poetry into a seamless whole.

Dated but still extremely scary. Not for younger kids.

Cast & Crew

Cast: Sigourney Weaver; Tom Skerritt; Veronica Cartwright; Harry Dean Stanton; John Hurt; Ian Holm; Yaphet Kotto

Director: Ridley Scott

Information

Studio: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1979
Copyright: © 1979 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

Languages

Primary: English (United States) (Subtitles, Stereo, Dolby 5.1)
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