Movie

Aliens

“This time it's war.”

★ 8.0(10,872)19862h 17m

Aliens is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Cameron
Release date: 1986-07-18
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $183,316,455
Budget: $18,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: SLM Production Group
Part of: Alien Collection

Aliens — trailer

About Aliens

Aliens is a 1986 movie in the Action, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Cameron, starring Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn and Michael Biehn. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 10,872 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Aliens in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Jenette Goldstein

Private Vasquez

Al Matthews

Sergeant Apone

Mark Rolston

Private Drake

Ricco Ross

Private Frost

Colette Hiller

Corporal Ferro

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Aliens in United States?+

In United States, Aliens is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Aliens on Netflix?+

Aliens is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Aliens?+

Aliens has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in Aliens?+

Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Lance Henriksen.

When did Aliens come out?+

Aliens is a 1986 movie directed by James Cameron.

What genre is Aliens?+

Aliens is Action, Thriller and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Aliens?+

Aliens was directed by James Cameron.