Alien Nation (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Alien Nation is a thriller, crime and science fiction film directed by Graham Baker, running about 91 minutes. “Prepare Yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine.
Who’s in it. Alien Nation stars James Caan as Det. Sgt. Matthew Sykes, Mandy Patinkin as Det. Samuel 'George' Francisco, Terence Stamp as William Harcourt and Kevyn Major Howard as Rudyard Kipling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Alien Nation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Nation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien Nation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien Nation (1988)?
- In US, Alien Nation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Alien Nation worth watching?
- Alien Nation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alien Nation?
- Alien Nation stars James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard and Leslie Bevis.
- When was Alien Nation released?
- Alien Nation was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.