Alien Resurrection (1997)
A cloned hero and desperate smugglers fight grotesque new aliens to prevent an intergalactic catastrophe.
Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
How intense is Alien Resurrection?
Alien Resurrection is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Alien Resurrection feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Alien Resurrection
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Is Alien Resurrection for you?
Is Alien Resurrection scary?
Yes, properly. Alien Resurrection is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Alien Resurrection gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Alien Resurrection sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Alien Resurrection OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Alien Resurrection?
Alien Resurrection runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream Alien Resurrection?
Alien Resurrection is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Alien Resurrection have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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