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Aliens

R19862h 17mJames Cameron
IMDb 8.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 84
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"This time it's war."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aliens (1986) about?

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.

Who stars in Aliens?

Aliens stars Sigourney Weaver (Ripley), Carrie Henn (Newt), Michael Biehn (Corporal Hicks), Paul Reiser (Burke), Lance Henriksen (Bishop). The film was directed by James Cameron.

How long is Aliens?

Aliens has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is Aliens worth watching?

Aliens holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Action, Thriller, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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