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Aliens

1986, English. Directed by James Cameron.

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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Runtime
2h 17m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Released
18 July 1986
Country
United States of America
Written by
James Cameron, David Giler, Walter Hill
Budget
$19M
Box office
$183M
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Is Aliens worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 11,313 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Aliens?

Aliens runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).

Does Aliens have a post-credits scene?

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Is Aliens suitable for kids?

Aliens is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Where can I watch Aliens?

Aliens is streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.

What movies are like Aliens?

If you liked Aliens, try Prometheus, Alien, Alien³.

Who directed Aliens?

Aliens (1986) was directed by James Cameron and stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn.

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