Film · 1986 · Alien (2 of 9)

Aliens

Name: Aliens
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Released: 1986-07-18
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Al Matthews

Directed by James Cameron · starring Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser and Bill Paxton

2 h 17 min
15
Action · Adventure · Science fiction
USA UK
Released in the UK 28 August 1986

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Synopsis

Many years after the attack of the xenomorfo to the Lieutenant Ripley and company's ship, Ellen Ripley is found on the ship that has been missing for years. When she awakes, begins to gradually overcome the trauma that led to her confrontation with the Alien. However, the desert planet where the creature slipped into his ship now been colonized. When the communication with this planet is lost, it is believed to have passed something and send an expedition there to check. Ripley leads this expedition have already had previous experience with the xenomorfo. When they reach the planet they discover that no single Alien, plus there is a lot of Alien eggs that can be opened at any time.

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Runtime: 137 min2 hours and 17 minutes
Budget: $18.5mTwentieth Century-Fox
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Aliens?: 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Aliens released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 28 August 1986.
Who directed Aliens?: James Cameron.
Who is in Aliens?: It stars Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton and Lance Henriksen.
Where can I watch Aliens?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 2 of 9 in Alien.