Aliens (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1986, Aliens is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by James Cameron, running about 137 minutes. “This time it's war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Ripley's lifepod is found by a salvage crew over 50 years later, she finds that terra-formers are on the very planet they found the alien species. When the company sends a family of colonists out to investigate her story—all contact is lost with the planet and colonists. They enlist Ripley and the colonial marines to return and search for answers.
Who’s in it. Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver as Lt. Ellen Louise Ripley, Carrie Henn as Rebecca "Newt" Jorden, Michael Biehn as Cpl. Dwayne Hicks and Paul Reiser as Carter J. Burke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Aliens has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $183.3M 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 Aliens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aliens 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 Aliens (1986)?
- In US, Aliens 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 Aliens worth watching?
- Aliens holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Aliens?
- Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Lance Henriksen.
- When was Aliens released?
- Aliens was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.