Alien on Stage (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Alien on Stage is a documentary and science fiction film directed by Danielle Kummer, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a story about a unique crew of Dorset bus drivers whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. They spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi horror film Alien, finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they’re suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement,' will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It’s behind you!

Who’s in it. Alien on Stage stars Dave Mitchell as Show Director, Lydia Hayward as Lieutenant Ellen Ripley, Peter Lawford as Creature Designer / Special Effects Artist and Luc Hayward as Writer / Sound / Costume Design, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Alien on Stage has been warmly received by audiences.

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 on Stage page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alien on Stage tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.