Aliens (1986)
Aliens is a 1986 action movie directed by James Cameron, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn and Michael Biehn.
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
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What is Aliens about?
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
When was Aliens released?
Aliens was released on 18 July 1986.
How long is Aliens?
Aliens runs 2h 17m.
Who made Aliens?
Aliens was directed by James Cameron.
Where can I watch Aliens?
Aliens is available on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch Aliens
Stream: fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Sigourney Weaver as Ripley
- Carrie Henn as Newt
- Michael Biehn as Corporal Hicks
- Paul Reiser as Burke
- Lance Henriksen as Bishop
- Bill Paxton as Private Hudson
- William Hope as Lieutenant Gorman
- Jenette Goldstein as Private Vasquez
- Al Matthews as Sergeant Apone
- Mark Rolston as Private Drake
- Ricco Ross as Private Frost
- Colette Hiller as Corporal Ferro
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