Alien Nation
“Prepare Yourself.”
A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine.
Where to watch Alien Nation in United States
Can I watch Alien Nation in United States? Alien Nation isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Alien Nation streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Alien Nation
Alien Nation is a 1988 English-language science fiction, crime and thriller film directed by Graham Baker. The cast is led by James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Alien Nation was produced by 20th Century Fox, Pacific Western, and American Entertainment Partners II L.P. and made in United States of America. It was released on October 7, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- Graham Baker
- Writers
- Rockne S. O'Bannon
- Release date
- October 7, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Pacific Western, American Entertainment Partners II L.P.
Alien Nation cast & crew
Alien Nation was directed by Graham Baker and written by Rockne S. O'Bannon.
The cast features James Caan as Matthew Sykes, Mandy Patinkin as Samuel 'George' Francisco, Terence Stamp as William Harcourt, Kevyn Major Howard as Rudyard Kipling, Leslie Bevis as Cassandra, and Peter Jason as Fedorchuk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Curt Sobel, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Richard Kobritz and Gale Anne Hurd.
Is Alien Nation worth watching?
Alien Nation holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 353 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, crime, and thriller, Alien Nation is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Alien Nation
Alien Nation isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Alien Nation
James Caan
Matthew Sykes
Mandy Patinkin
Samuel 'George' Francisco
Terence Stamp
William Harcourt
Kevyn Major Howard
Rudyard Kipling
Leslie Bevis
Cassandra
Peter Jason
Fedorchuk
Conrad Dunn
Quint
Jeff Kober
Joshua Strader
Roger Aaron Brown
Bill Tuggle
Francis X. McCarthy
Captain Warner
Brian Thompson
Trent Porter
Tony Perez
Alterez
Alien Nation — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Alien Nation in United States?
Alien Nation is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Alien Nation in?
Alien Nation is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Alien Nation?
Alien Nation runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Alien Nation rated?
Alien Nation is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 353 ratings.
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