Alien (1979)
📌 Available on Disney+ and Max and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
Deep in the void of space, the Nostromo receives a distress signal that will forever alter the fate of its crew. When explorers discover a vast chamber of eggs on a hostile alien world, one encounter with a parasitic creature sets an unstoppable chain of horrors in motion. The Alien emerges as the ultimate predator, transforming a rescue mission into a desperate struggle for survival aboard a dying ship where nowhere is safe.
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Watchprint
Psychological
92
Excellent match
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceUnease and pressure
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect oppressive atmosphere and dark tension to drive the experience more than easy entertainment.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
117 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorRidley Scott
WritingDan O'BannonRonald Shusett
CastTom SkerrittSigourney WeaverVeronica CartwrightHarry Dean StantonJohn Hurt
ProductionGordon CarrollRonald ShusettDavid GilerWalter Hill
MusicJerry GoldsmithMax BellBryan Tilling
CinematographyDerek VanlintBob PennJimmy Walters
Where to watch Alien
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Now available through 17 official offers on 3 platforms
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17 platforms available · Prices may vary by country
✨Availability Snapshot17 offers
Alien is currently listed across official watch options including Disney+, Max and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Disney+ and Max, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 4.99 USD on Prime Video.
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📺Providers3🎟️Lowest rent3.49 GBP🛒Lowest buy4.99 USD
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🔥Huge commercial success9.54x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost
The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
Quick pulse
Huge success
💹 Return multiple: 9.54x📈 ROI: +854%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$11M11 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$104.9M104.9 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$93.9M+93.9 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
9.54x9.54x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $11M • Revenue: $104.9M • Commercial gap: +$93.9M ROI +854%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Return multiple is very high.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Tom Skerritt
Dallas
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Veronica Cartwright
Lambert
Harry Dean Stanton
Brett
John Hurt
Kane
Ian Holm
Ash
Yaphet Kotto
Parker
Bolaji Badejo
Alien
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Helen Horton
Mother (voice)
Director: Ridley Scott
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch the Alien movie?
The film is available on streaming platforms: Prime Video, Disney+, Max, and Hulu. You can choose the platform available in your region and start watching immediately.
2Is the Alien movie suitable for children?
The film is a horror and sci-fi thriller with violent and intense scenes, making it unsuitable for young children and recommended for teenagers and adults. Check the content rating before watching.
3What is the duration of the Alien movie?
The film runtime is 117 minutes, approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes.
4Who directed the original Alien movie?
The film was directed by Ridley Scott, the renowned British director who created a cinematic classic that launched the Alien franchise.
5When was the Alien movie released?
The film was released in 1979 and is considered a classic that changed cinema history.
6What is the story of Alien in brief?
The story follows the commercial spaceship Nostromo that receives a mysterious distress signal from an unknown planet in deep space. The crew descends to investigate, only to encounter a terrifying alien creature that turns against them.
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