Alien: Containment (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2019, Alien: Containment is a horror and science fiction film directed by Chris Reading, running about 10 minutes.

What it’s about. When an escape pod detaches from a compromised colony spaceship, the sole four survivors, stranded in deep space, must determine what has happened and if someone among them is infected by a mysterious organism. Alien: Containment is one of six short films produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of 1979's Alien.

Who’s in it. Alien: Containment stars Gaia Weiss as Ward, Theo Barklem-Biggs as Nass, Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Albrecht and Adam Loxley as Unconscious Man, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Alien: Containment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien: Containment page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alien: Containment tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Alien: Containment (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alien: Containment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Alien: Containment worth watching?
Alien: Containment holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Alien: Containment?
Alien: Containment stars Gaia Weiss, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Adam Loxley and James Paxton.
When was Alien: Containment released?
Alien: Containment was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.