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Alien (1979)

IMDb, TMDB and community ratings for Alien.

1979 · 117 min · Horror · Science Fiction

Alien (1979) is a horror and science fiction film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.4 from 1.1M votes, alongside a TMDB score of 8.2. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how Alien scores across every source.

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Overview

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alien (1979) worth watching?

Alien holds an IMDb rating of 8.4 from 1.1M votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is Alien's IMDb rating?

Alien (1979) has an IMDb rating of 8.4 based on 1.1M votes.

How long is Alien?

Alien runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).

When was Alien released?

Alien was released in 1979.

What genre is Alien?

Alien is a horror, science fiction film.