Alien
Alien is a 1979 Horror Sci-Fi film released on 25th May; Ridley Scott directed the film which stars Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, and Tom Skerritt. The film is a sequel to the 2017 film Alien: Covenant and got it's own sequel, Aliens, in 1986. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $93,931,801 on its budget.
After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.
Cast (9)
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Production Companies
Connected Films
Part of the Boxset
Alien Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
33% 20-29
11% 30-39
33% 40-49
22% 50-59
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
33% Female
67% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
11% Good
89% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
11% Warrant Officer
89% Unknown
Alien FAQ
When was Alien released?
Alien was released on Friday May 25th, 1979.
Who plays the lead role(s) in Alien?
The lead role is played by Sigourney Weaver in the role of Ellen Ripley.
How much did Alien cost to make?
The budget was $11,000,000.
How much money did Alien make?
The worldwide revenue was $104,931,801.
Is Alien on Netflix?
No, Alien is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Alien on Amazon Prime?
No, Alien is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Alien on Disney Plus?
No, Alien is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States