Aliens
“This time it's war.”
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.
Where to watch Aliens in United States
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Where is Aliens streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Aliens
Aliens is a 1986 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by James Cameron. The cast is led by Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 10900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Aliens was produced by SLM Production Group, 20th Century Fox, and Brandywine Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 18, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $183 million worldwide.
- Director
- James Cameron
- Writers
- James Cameron, David Giler, Walter Hill
- Release date
- July 18, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $183 million
- Production
- SLM Production Group, 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Aliens cast & crew
Aliens was directed by James Cameron and written by James Cameron, David Giler, and Walter Hill.
The cast features Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, Carrie Henn as Newt, Michael Biehn as Corporal Hicks, Paul Reiser as Burke, Lance Henriksen as Bishop, and Bill Paxton as Private Hudson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Adrian Biddle, and it was produced by Gale Anne Hurd and Gordon Carroll.
Is Aliens worth watching?
Aliens holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 10,903 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, Aliens is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Aliens
Aliens 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 Aliens
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
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Aliens — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Aliens in United States?
Aliens 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 Aliens in?
Aliens is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Aliens?
Aliens runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Aliens rated?
Aliens is rated R. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 10,903 ratings.
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