Aliens
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Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
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- Aaron SladeMarch 8, 2025Aliens is probably the most popular film from the franchise, and it is good - However I strongly prefer the first film (Alien) to this one. Alien was more a slow and tension filled horrow film with a relentless killer stalking the helpless crew. Aliens is much more an action packed popcorn movie. It's really good.. just not as good as Alien.
- DerekMay 30, 2025Hands down the best sci-fi action film in my library. Alien is a high tension horror film, while Aliens is a high adrenaline action ride. I love it from beginning to end. Amazing cast, story, sound effects, practical effects. Cinematography like this needs to be studied for educational purposes - Hollywood of today needs to take notes on what makes this timeless in the sci-fi horror genre.
- pipanniOctober 6, 2025Probably the best sci-fi / action movie of all time. Everyone in the cast is at their best, but special praise must go to Sigourney Weaver, whose fierce Ripley is definitely someone you would want beside you in a crysis situation. With endless quotes and memes, this a movie that was forever etched in popular culture. Many flics have attempted to reach its heights, but so far nothing has come close. Unmissable for any cinema fan.
- ZokkiieApril 1, 2026Ridley Scott nailed the balance of pure horror with just a touch of action and made one of the all-time great horror movies. Funny enough, James Cameron basically did a full 180—leaned hard into action with just enough horror—and somehow ended up making one of the best action movies ever. It’s louder, faster, and way more intense, but never loses that edge. The pacing is tight, the energy never dips, and every moment feels purposeful. The characters actually stick with you too, which makes all the chaos hit harder. Just one of those rare sequels that doesn’t just live up to what came before—it does its own thing and absolutely crushes it.
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Aliens was released on July 18, 1986.
Aliens was directed by James Cameron.
Aliens has a runtime of 2h 17m.
Aliens was produced by Gale Anne Hurd, Bill Damaschke.
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
The key characters in Aliens are Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), Newt (Carrie Henn), Corporal Hicks (Michael Biehn).
Aliens is rated R.
Aliens is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
Aliens has an audience rating of 9.4 out of 10.
Aliens had a budget of $18.5M.
Aliens has made $183.3M at the box office.