Aliens

Directed by
James Cameron  


Writing credits
James Cameron  (also story)
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Genre: Action / Horror / Sci-Fi (more)

Tagline: This time it's war (more)

Plot Outline: The planet from _Alien (1979)_ (qv) has been colonized, but contact is lost. This time, the rescue team has impressive firepower, enough? (more) (view trailer)


User Comments: Outstanding blend of sci-fi, action, and humour. (more)



User Rating:  8.1/10 (18555 votes)                     top 250: #75



Cast overview, first billed only: 
Sigourney Weaver ....  Ellen Ripley  
Carrie Henn ....  Rebecca "Newt" Jordan  
Michael Biehn ....  Corporal Dwayne Hicks  
Paul Reiser ....  Carter J. Burke  
Lance Henriksen ....  L. Bishop  
Bill Paxton ....  Private W. Hudson  
William Hope ....  Lieutenant S. Gorman  
Jenette Goldstein ....  Private J. Vasquez  
Al Matthews ....  Sergeant A. Apone  
Mark Rolston ....  Private M. Drake  
Ricco Ross ....  Private R. Frost  
Colette Hiller ....  Corporal C. Ferro  
Daniel Kash ....  Private D. Spunkmeyer  
Cynthia Scott (I) ....  Corporal C. Dietrich  
Tip Tipping ....  Private T. Crowe  
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Also Known As: 
Alien 2 (1985) (USA: working title) 
Runtime: USA:154 (Director's Cut) / USA:137 
Country: USA  
Language: English  
Color: Color (Eastmancolor)  
Sound Mix: 70mm 6-Track / Dolby  
Certification: USA:R / UK:18 / France:-12 / Germany:16 / Ireland:18 / Netherlands:16 / Norway:18 / Sweden:15 / Australia:M / Finland:K-16