Alien (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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Alien (1979) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Tom Skerritt as Dallas
- Sigourney Weaver as Ripley
- Veronica Cartwright as Lambert
- Harry Dean Stanton as Brett
- John Hurt as Kane
- Ian Holm as Ash
- Yaphet Kotto as Parker
- Bolaji Badejo as Alien
- Helen Horton as Mother (voice)
Why Watch Alien?
The Vibe: Alien is a chilling, atmospheric, and full of suspense horror and science fiction movie from 1979. Directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet.
Fan Reception: With an exceptional rating of 8.2/10, Alien is widely acclaimed by audiences, signifying elite-tier storytelling and production value that puts it among the best horror titles of 1979.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for thrill-seekers and fans of the macabre. If you enjoy movies that blends horror with science fiction elements, Alien deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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