Alien (1979)
Alien is a 1979 horror movie directed by Ridley Scott, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and Veronica Cartwright.
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
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What is Alien about?
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
When was Alien released?
Alien was released on 25 May 1979.
How long is Alien?
Alien runs 1h 57m.
Who made Alien?
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott.
Where can I watch Alien?
Alien is available on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch Alien
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
Buy: Fandango at Home
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