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Movie Info

Release Date: May 25, 1979
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genres:
Science Fiction Horror
Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $104,931,801
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Spoken Languages:
English Spanish
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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93%
Tomatometer
89
89/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.2/10
TMDB
16,149 votes
8.5/10
IMDb
1,062,123 votes
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Alien

1979

"In space, no one can hear you scream."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Alien I Directors Cut? 🇪🇸 ES: Alien, el 8º pasajero? 🇫🇷 FR: Alien, le 8ème passager? 🇩🇪 DE: Alien 1? 🇵🇹 PT: Alien: O 8º Passageiro?

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Box Office

Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $104,931,801
Profit $93,931,801
ROI +853.9% (9.5x)

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Alien is directed by Ridley Scott .

Cast of Alien

Tom Skerritt as Dallas in Alien
Tom Skerritt
Dallas
Sigourney Weaver as Ripley in Alien
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Veronica Cartwright as Lambert in Alien
Veronica Cartwright
Lambert
Harry Dean Stanton as Brett in Alien
Harry Dean Stanton
Brett

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Directors

Ridley Scott - Director in Alien
Ridley Scott
Director

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Alien

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  • The chestburster scene, where the alien emerges from Kane's chest, was filmed in one take, with the crew unaware of the graphic nature of the scene, leading to genuine shock from the actors present.

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  • Ridley Scott used a technique called 'kinetic lighting' to create a sense of claustrophobia and tension throughout the film, enhancing the horror elements significantly.

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  • The character of Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, was originally intended to be male; however, Weaver's audition led to a reimagining of the role as a strong female lead.

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  • The alien design, created by H.R. Giger, is noted for its unique blend of organic and mechanical elements, which contributed to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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  • In a subtle nod, the ship's name 'Nostromo' is taken from Joseph Conrad's novella 'Heart of Darkness', which explores themes of imperialism and the darkness within humanity.

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  • During the scene where the crew members first discover the alien eggs, the sound of the eggs opening was created using a combination of sound effects, including a watermelon being smashed.

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  • The film's use of the cat, Jonesy, serves to heighten the tension; the cat's presence creates a juxtaposition between the domestic and the alien horror experienced by the crew.

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