Watchlist

Alien (1979)

EN R Released

In space no one can hear you scream.

Alien poster
★ 8.2/10
Rating: ★ 8.2/10 (16,876 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration: 1h 57m
Language: EN
Release Date: Jun 21, 1979
Director: Ridley Scott
Franchise: Alien Collection

Storyline

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.

Screenshots

Trailer

Movie Details

Original titleAlien
Release dateJun 21, 1979
StatusReleased
Keywordsdystopia, alien, space travel, space, android, beheading, spacecraft, cowardice, space marine, biology, countdown, space suit
Official siteVisit ↗

FAQ

What is Alien about?

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.

When was Alien released?

Alien was released on Jun 21, 1979 (status: Released).

Who directed Alien?

Ridley Scott directed Alien.

What is the TMDB rating of Alien?

Alien has a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 from 16,876 votes.