Alien (1979)

In space no one can hear you scream.

Alien (1979) poster

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.

Director: Ridley Scott
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 117 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Derek Vanlint
Editing: Terry Rawlings, Peter Weatherley
Production: Brandywine Productions, Twentieth Century-Fox Productions, Ronald Shusett Productions
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English, Español
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $105M
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier

Keywords

android, spacecraft, space marine, biology, dystopia, countdown, space suit, beheading, space travel, cowardice, alien, space, female protagonist, parasite, space opera

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Alien?
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Alien?
Alien stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm.
How long is Alien?
Alien has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Alien?
Alien is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
What is the Filmori rating for Alien?
Alien has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Alien?
Alien had a budget of $11M.
How much did Alien gross?
Alien grossed $105M worldwide.
Where was Alien produced?
Alien was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Alien?
The themes of Alien include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier.