The Aliens (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, The Aliens is a comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Nearly 40 years ago aliens crash-landed in the UK. They look like us, but are forced to live in a ghetto. Border control officer Lewis falls in love with one.
Who’s in it. The Aliens stars Michael Socha as Lewis, Michaela Coel as Lilyhot, Jim Howick as Dominic and Ashley Walters as Christophe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Aliens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Midnight Pulp and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aliens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aliens tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aliens (2016)?
- In US, The Aliens is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Midnight Pulp, and 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 The Aliens worth watching?
- The Aliens holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aliens?
- The Aliens stars Michael Socha, Michaela Coel, Jim Howick, Ashley Walters and Vivienne Acheampong.
- When was The Aliens released?
- The Aliens was released in 2016.