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Alien: Covenant (2017)

“The path to paradise begins in hell.”

6.2/10 · 9,703 votes 2h 2m r ThrillerHorrorScience-fictionMystery

#218 of 319 films from 2017 #1620 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Ridley Scott · Written by John Logan, Michael Green, Dante Harper, Jack Paglen

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Overview

The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

Cast

Michael Fassbenderas David / Walter
Katherine Waterstonas Daniels
Billy Crudupas Oram
Danny McBrideas Tennessee
Demián Bichiras Lope
Carmen Ejogoas Karine
Jussie Smollettas Ricks
Callie Hernandezas Upworth
Amy Seimetzas Faris
Nathaniel Deanas Hallett
Alexander Englandas Ankor
Benjamin Rigbyas Ledward
Uli Latukefuas Cole
Tess Haubrichas Rosenthal

Facts

Release dateMay 9, 2017
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$97,000,000
Box office$240,891,763 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt2316204

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Questions

How long is Alien: Covenant?
Alien: Covenant runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Alien: Covenant worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 9,703 votes, which places it #218 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 32%) and #1620 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Alien: Covenant?
Alien: Covenant was directed by Ridley Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gladiator (2000), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982).
Who stars in Alien: Covenant?
Michael Fassbender as David / Walter; Katherine Waterston as Daniels; Billy Crudup as Oram; Danny McBride as Tennessee; Demián Bichir as Lope; Carmen Ejogo as Karine.
What is Alien: Covenant rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alien: Covenant?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/109.

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