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Movie Info

Release Date: May 25, 1979
Runtime: 117 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (35)
Genres:
Science Fiction Horror
Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $104,931,801
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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93%
Tomatometer
89
89/100
Metacritic
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8.2/10
TMDB
16,149 votes
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8.5/10
IMDb
1,059,525 votes
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Alien

1979

"In space, no one can hear you scream."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Alien I Directors Cut? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Alien, el 8ΒΊ pasajero? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Alien, le 8Γ¨me passager? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Alien 1? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Alien: O 8ΒΊ Passageiro? All international titles (35) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Box Office

Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $104,931,801
Profit $93,931,801
ROI +853.9% (9.5x)

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A science fiction horror film franchise, focusing on Lieutenant Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and her battle with an extraterrestrial life-form, commonly referred to as "the Alien". Produced by 20th Century Fox, the series started with the 1979 film Alien, then Aliens in 1986, AlienΒ³ in 1992, and Alien: Resurrection in 1997.

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Alien is directed by Ridley Scott .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Alien

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  • The chestburster scene, where the alien emerges from Kane's chest, was filmed in one take, with the crew unaware of the graphic nature of the scene, leading to genuine shock from the actors present.

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  • Ridley Scott used a technique called 'kinetic lighting' to create a sense of claustrophobia and tension throughout the film, enhancing the horror elements significantly.

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  • The character of Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, was originally intended to be male; however, Weaver's audition led to a reimagining of the role as a strong female lead.

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  • The alien design, created by H.R. Giger, is noted for its unique blend of organic and mechanical elements, which contributed to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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  • In a subtle nod, the ship's name 'Nostromo' is taken from Joseph Conrad's novella 'Heart of Darkness', which explores themes of imperialism and the darkness within humanity.

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  • During the scene where the crew members first discover the alien eggs, the sound of the eggs opening was created using a combination of sound effects, including a watermelon being smashed.

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  • The film's use of the cat, Jonesy, serves to heighten the tension; the cat's presence creates a juxtaposition between the domestic and the alien horror experienced by the crew.

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