Alien 2: On Earth (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1980, Alien 2: On Earth is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ciro Ippolito, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire human population. An ultra low-budget, unofficial and unauthorized sequel to the 1979 film Alien, although the plot has little connection to the original film.
Who’s in it. Alien 2: On Earth stars Belinda Mayne as Thelma Joyce, Mark Bodin as Roy, Michele Soavi as Burt and Benedetta Fantoli as Maureen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, Alien 2: On Earth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien 2: On Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien 2: On Earth tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien 2: On Earth (1980)?
- In GB, Alien 2: On Earth is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alien 2: On Earth worth watching?
- Alien 2: On Earth holds an audience score of 3.1 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 2: On Earth?
- Alien 2: On Earth stars Belinda Mayne, Mark Bodin, Michele Soavi, Benedetta Fantoli and Roberto Barrese.
- When was Alien 2: On Earth released?
- Alien 2: On Earth was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.