Alian Movies

Updated May 1, 2024

Have you heard these Alian Movies? We think you'll find some new films. Here are 6 of the top ones.

Alien (1979)

★★★★

3.4 out of 4 stars

From Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Rated R

Alien is a science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1979. It follows the crew of the commercial towing spaceship Nostromo as they respond to a distress call from an unknown planet. Upon arriving, they discover a derelict alien spacecraft and its sole inhabitant, a mysterious creature known as the "Alien". This creature quickly begins to hunt and kill the crew of the Nostromo, one by one. The survivors band together and fight back in a desperate attempt to survive. Eventually, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the only survivor, and she must face off against the Alien in a thrilling climax.

Aliens (1986)

★★★★

3.4 out of 4 stars

From James Cameron, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser
Rated R

Aliens is a science-fiction horror film released in 1986 and directed by James Cameron. The film follows Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), a survivor of a horrific alien attack, as she is brought back to the same planet with a team of space marines to investigate the fate of the crew of a missing colony. Once there, they discover the alien species has overrun the colony, and they must battle the creatures in a fight for survival. The film is noted for its intense action sequences and special effects, as well as Weaver's iconic portrayal of Ripley as a strong female lead. Aliens is considered one of the greatest sequels in cinema history and has spawned two more sequels.