Alien Resurrection (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Alien Resurrection is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, running about 109 minutes. “It's already too late.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
Who’s in it. Alien Resurrection stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, Winona Ryder as Annalee Call, Dominique Pinon as Dom Vriess and Ron Perlman as Ron Johner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Alien Resurrection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $162M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien Resurrection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien Resurrection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien Resurrection (1997)?
- In US, Alien Resurrection is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alien Resurrection worth watching?
- Alien Resurrection holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alien Resurrection?
- Alien Resurrection stars Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman and Gary Dourdan.
- When was Alien Resurrection released?
- Alien Resurrection was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.