Aliens (1986)
A space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.
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.
How intense is Aliens?
Aliens is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Aliens feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Aliens
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Is Aliens for you?
Is Aliens scary?
Yes, properly. Aliens is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Aliens gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Aliens sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Aliens OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Aliens?
Aliens runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream Aliens?
Aliens is streaming on Netflix.
Does Aliens have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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