MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1979 โบ Alien
Alien (1979)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Sigourney Weaveras Ripley
Tom Skerrittas Dallas
Ian Holmas Ash
Yaphet Kottoas Parker
John Hurtas Kane
Veronica Cartwrightas Lambert
Harry Dean Stantonas Brett
Bolaji Badejoas Alien
Helen Hortonas Mother (voice)
Facts
| Release date | May 25, 1979 |
| Runtime | 117 min (1h 57m) โ about the same as the 1979 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Horror, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $11,000,000 |
| Box office | $104,931,801 (9.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0078748 |
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Questions
How long is Alien?
Alien runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Alien worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 16,863 votes, which places it #2 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 97%) and #4 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Alien?
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gladiator (2000), Blade Runner (1982), The Martian (2015).
Who stars in Alien?
Sigourney Weaver as Ripley; Tom Skerritt as Dallas; Ian Holm as Ash; Yaphet Kotto as Parker; John Hurt as Kane; Veronica Cartwright as Lambert.
What is Alien rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alien?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1230.