Alien(1979)
In space no one can hear you scream.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Ridley Scott
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Alien — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Alien?+
Alien is available to stream on Netflix, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Alien come out?+
Alien was released in 1979.
How long is Alien?+
Alien runs for 117 minutes (1 hour and 57 minutes).
Who directed Alien?+
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Alien?+
Alien stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt.
Is Alien worth watching?+
Alien holds a 8.2/10 rating from 16,963 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of horror and science fiction.
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