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Aliens

"This time it's war."

July 18, 1986 2h 17m 8.0/10 (10,524 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Aliens is a action/thriller film. directed by James Cameron. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, and Michael Biehn

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 18, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 2h 17m 137 minutes total
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User Rating 8.0/10 Great (10,524 votes)
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Budget $18.5M Production budget
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Box Office $183.3M 9.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$18,500,000
Revenue
$183,316,455

Production Companies

  • SLM Production Group
  • 20th Century Fox
  • Brandywine Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aliens about?

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 ...

Who directed Aliens?

Aliens was directed by James Cameron.

How long is Aliens?

Aliens has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).

When was Aliens released?

Aliens was released on July 18, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Aliens?

The main cast of Aliens includes Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen.

Is Aliens worth watching?

Aliens has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 10,524 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.