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Memory: The Origins of Alien

“Before Alien, there was Starbeast. Before Starbeast, there was… Memory.”

★ 6.4(105)20191h 35m

Memory: The Origins of Alien is streaming on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Beamafilm and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Release date: 2019-01-24
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Screen Media Films

Memory: The Origins of Alien — trailer

About Memory: The Origins of Alien

Memory: The Origins of Alien is a 2019 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, starring Ronald Shusett, Roger Christian and Ivor Powell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 105 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Memory: The Origins of Alien in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.

Cast

Ronald Shusett

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Roger Christian

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Ivor Powell

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Terry Rawlings

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Tom Skerritt

Self

Veronica Cartwright

Self

Roger Corman

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Gary Sherman

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Carmen Scheifele-Giger

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Clarke Wolfe

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Diane O'Bannon

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Adam Egypt Mortimer

Self

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Memory: The Origins of Alien in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Memory: The Origins of Alien on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Beamafilm and Amazon Video.

Is Memory: The Origins of Alien on Netflix?+

Memory: The Origins of Alien is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel.

How long is Memory: The Origins of Alien?+

Memory: The Origins of Alien has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Memory: The Origins of Alien?+

Memory: The Origins of Alien stars Ronald Shusett, Roger Christian, Ivor Powell, Terry Rawlings and Tom Skerritt.

When did Memory: The Origins of Alien come out?+

Memory: The Origins of Alien is a 2019 movie directed by Alexandre O. Philippe.

What genre is Memory: The Origins of Alien?+

Memory: The Origins of Alien is Documentary film.

Who directed Memory: The Origins of Alien?+

Memory: The Origins of Alien was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe.