Aliens

Name: Aliens
Director: James Cameron
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1986
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen

This time it's war.

19862h 17m8.0(11,042 votes)

ActionThrillerScience Fiction

Synopsis

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.

Aliens (1986) is a action, thriller, and science fiction film directed by James Cameron. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, and Michael Biehn. The film runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.0 out of 10 from 11,042 votes.

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Director

James Cameron

Cast

Sigourney Weaver

Ripley

Carrie Henn

Newt

Michael Biehn

Corporal Hicks

Paul Reiser

Burke

Lance Henriksen

Bishop

Bill Paxton

Private Hudson

William Hope

Lieutenant Gorman

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Who stars in Aliens?

Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, and Paul Reiser, and was directed by James Cameron.

How long is Aliens?

Aliens has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.

When did Aliens come out?

Aliens was released in 1986.

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Aliens is a action, thriller, and science fiction film.

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Aliens holds an average audience score of 8.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.