Alien Movie (1979): Where to watch and stream online

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Alien

1979, Movie, 1h 57min

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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Reviews

joc.phi

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Sci-Fi gyser No.1

1 year ago

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...this sci-fi horror masterpiece still feels lethally contemporary.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Kim Newman

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After escaping from the alien planet, Ellen Ripley's ship crashes into a prison planet. Ripley soon realises her ship crashed because of the alien stowaway on-board.

Read full review at Empire

K van Baaijen

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Its crazy to think that this movie is still so good and its from 1979... scary as hell and good effects. Gives me chills everytime

2 years ago

tamara.casalderrey

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The best of aliens

2 years ago

Kasper Løvborg

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I prefer Cameron's sequel which is, of course, quite a different beast (yes, pun intended). Here, there isn't much action; it's all about atmosphere and anticipation. In that regard I would argue that it has been surpassed by Carpen...

5 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is Alien about? Toggle content

In the chilling depths of space, the commercial spaceship Nostromo receives a mysterious distress signal from a desolate planet. As the unsuspecting crew investigates, they unwittingly awaken a terrifying life form that thrives on human hosts. With their numbers dwindling in horrifying encounters, each member must battle not only for survival but for the fate of humanity itself. Tension mounts as trust disintegrates, revealing dark secrets and hidden agendas among the crew members. This legendary sci-fi horror film will keep you on the edge of your seat as it explores themes of isolation, fear, and primal instinct in an unforgiving universe. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey into terror that transcends time and genre!

Where can I stream Alien? Toggle content

Alien is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to Alien? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Alien include Videodrome, Eraserhead, The Food of the Gods, The Thing, Humanoids from the Deep, Virus.

When was Alien released in theaters? Toggle content

Alien was released in theaters on December 6, 1979.