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18th July 1986
2h 17m
James Cameron
USA
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9.8
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8.4

Aliens is a Action Sci-Fi film released on 18th July 1986; James Cameron directed the film which stars Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn. The film is a sequel to the 1979 film Alien. A sequel, Alien 3, was released in 1992. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $164,816,455 on its budget.

Plot

Ellen Ripley is rescued by a deep salvage team after being in hypersleep for 57 years. The moon that the Nostromo visited has been colonized, but contact is lost. This time, colonial marines have impressive firepower, but will that be enough?

Genres & Themes

Action Creature Feature Extraterrestrial/Alien Monster Horror Science Fiction Space Strong Female Character(s) Thriller

Film Settings

Far Future Planet/Moon Space

Cast (37)

Sigourney Weaver in Aliens (1986)
Sigourney Weaver Ellen Ripley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Michael Biehn in Aliens (1986)
Michael Biehn Cpl. Dwayne Hicks
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Carrie Henn in Aliens (1986)
Carrie Henn Rebecca "Newt" Jorden
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 9
Bill Paxton in Aliens (1986)
Bill Paxton Private William Hudson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Lance Henriksen in Aliens (1986)
Lance Henriksen Bishop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Paul Reiser in Aliens (1986)
Paul Reiser Carter J. Burke
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
William Hope in Aliens (1986)
William Hope Lt. Scott Gorman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Jenette Goldstein in Aliens (1986)
Jenette Goldstein Pvt. Jenette Vasquez
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Al Matthews in Aliens (1986)
Al Matthews Sgt. Al Apone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Ricco Ross in Aliens (1986)
Ricco Ross Pvt. Ricco Frost
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Mark Rolston in Aliens (1986)
Mark Rolston Pvt. Mark Drake
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Colette Hiller in Aliens (1986)
Colette Hiller Cpl. Colette Ferro
Cynthia Dale Scott in Aliens (1986)
Cynthia Dale Scott Cpl. Cynthia Dietrich
Trevor Steedman in Aliens (1986)
Trevor Steedman Pvt. Trevor "Ski" Wierzbowski
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Tip Tipping in Aliens (1986)
Tip Tipping Pvt. Tim Crowe
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Daniel Kash in Aliens (1986)
Daniel Kash Pvt. Daniel Spunkmeyer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Mac McDonald in Aliens (1986)
Mac McDonald Al Simpson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Tom Woodruff Jr.'s profile
Tom Woodruff Jr. Salvager
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Jay Benedict in Aliens (1986)
Jay Benedict Newt's Father
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Bob Sherman Salvage Team Leader Voice
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Stuart Milligan in Aliens (1986)
Stuart Milligan Salvage Team Leader
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Alec Gillis's profile
Alec Gillis Alien
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
William Armstrong in Aliens (1986)
William Armstrong Lydecker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Eddie Powell's profile
Eddie Powell Alien Warrior
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Jill Goldston's profile
Jill Goldston Worker in Corridor
Blain Fairman in Aliens (1986)
Blain Fairman Doctor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Paul Maxwell in Aliens (1986)
Paul Maxwell Van Leuwen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 64
Alan Polonsky in Aliens (1986)
Alan Polonsky Insurance Man
Chris Webb's profile
Chris Webb Alien Warrior
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Alibe Parsons in Aliens (1986)
Alibe Parsons Med Tech
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Barbara Coles in Aliens (1986)
Barbara Coles Cocooned Woman
Elizabeth Inglis in Aliens (1986)
Elizabeth Inglis Amanda Ripley-Mclaren
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Holly De Jong in Aliens (1986)
Holly De Jong Newt's Mother
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
John Lees's profile
John Lees Power Loader Operator
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Valerie Colgan in Aliens (1986)
Valerie Colgan ECA Rep
Christopher Henn in Aliens (1986)
Christopher Henn Newt's Brother
Carl Toop Alien Warrior

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Prequels & Sequels

1979
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1992
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1997
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Aliens FAQ

When was Aliens released?

Aliens was released 38 years ago, on Friday July 18th, 1986.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Aliens?

The lead role is played by Sigourney Weaver in the role of Ellen Ripley.

How much did Aliens cost to make?

The budget was $18,500,000.

How much money did Aliens make?

The worldwide revenue was $183,316,455.

Is Aliens on Netflix?

No, Aliens is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Aliens on Amazon Prime?

No, Aliens is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Aliens on Disney Plus?

No, Aliens is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Aliens Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

3% 0-12
24% 20-29
24% 30-39
19% 40-49
3% 50-59
3% 60-69
3% 70-79
22% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

30% Female
70% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

5% Good
95% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Warrant Officer
3% Marine
3% Salvager
3% Doctor
89% Unknown