Movie

Aliens

This time it's war.

Release: 1986 Runtime: 2h 17min Rating: R Language: English

Action Science Fiction Thriller

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.

Status: Released
Original language: EN
Production countries: United States of America
Production: SLM Production Group, 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Collection: Alien Collection

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Audience rating

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Director

James Cameron

Main crew

Adrian Biddle — Director of Photography
Ray Lovejoy — Editor
James Horner — Original Music Composer
Gale Anne Hurd — Producer
James Cameron — Screenplay

Cast

Sigourney Weaver , Carrie Henn , Michael Biehn , Paul Reiser , Lance Henriksen , Bill Paxton , William Hope , Jenette Goldstein

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Themes and genres

Action Science Fiction Thriller android space marine extraterrestrial technology spaceman space travel settler colony cryogenics vacuum space colony warrior woman sequel alien space female protagonist creature desolate female hero military sci-fi desolate planet critical sinister sci-fi horror assertive commanding empathetic exhilarated action horror sci-fi action