Alien
(1979)
8.5
PixlRun
In space no one can hear you scream.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 57min
Premiere
1979-05-25
Box office
$84,206,106
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Ridley Scott
Cinematography
Derek Vanlint
Editor
Terry Rawlings
Producers
Walter Hill, Gordon Carroll, David Giler
Production
Brandywine Productions · Twentieth Century-Fox Productions · Ronald Shusett Productions
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Alien
Director
Ridley ScottCinematography
Derek VanlintEditor
Terry RawlingsProducers
Walter Hill, Gordon Carroll, David GilerVideos & Photos
Awards summary
Won 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 22 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Alien?
Ridley Scott directed Alien in 1979.
What is the IMDb rating?
Alien has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 from 1,061,640 votes.
Where can I watch Alien?
Alien is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video.
How long is Alien?
Alien has a runtime of 1h 57min (117 minutes).
How much did Alien earn at the box office?
Alien earned $84,206,106 worldwide.