
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.
Rating and Reviews
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7.955/10
emre
While Cameron masterfully balances tension and action, he also deepens the film by focusing on character development. Watching Ripley's transformation is a testament to his impressive direction. Addit... read more
10 months ago

Filipe Manuel Neto
**A sequel on par with the first film, and one that helped cement the Alien franchise.** I really liked the movie Alien, the first of this franchise. There is no doubt that it is one of the best an... read more
about 2 years ago

GenerationofSwine
I have a simple policy: if the movie entertains like it's supposed to, I give it 10 stars... ...That being said: I'm going to give you two words: "Space Marines" That's right, "space marines" I ... read more
over 2 years ago

BryceSpencer
I LOVED this movie! I honestly rank this movie even higher than the first. The intense action, the gripping horror, the characters, the aliens, the ascetic...everything. And it takes its time to give ... read more
over 2 years ago

BryceSpencer
**Even BETTER Than The First!** I LOVED this movie! The intense action, the gripping horror, the characters, the aliens, the ascetic...everything. And it takes its time to give us all the little hint... read more
over 2 years ago

Wuchak
**_One of the best monster movies_** I prefer James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986) to its predecessor, Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979), mainly because the story is more compelling. People often say "Alien... read more
over 2 years ago

The Movie Mob
**Overall : Aliens is an unparalleled essential that any sci-fi or horror fan needs to see.** The original Alien (1979) set a new standard for sci-fi horror due to the fantastic vision and directin... read more
almost 3 years ago

r96sk
A better sequel to <em>'Alien'</em> than I was expecting. <em>'Aliens'</em> - love the creativity, guys! - is a minute jot off the original but it remains a thoroughly enjoyable film - despite a sl... read more
over 3 years ago

Repo Jack
How do you do a followup to a classic like Alien? GIve it to James Cameron to amp it up to 10 with a bazillion aliens and a fantastic performance by Sigourney Reaver.
over 4 years ago
AmazoniaNOTAmazon
How Disappointing ! This movie, Aliens (1986) is a real fiasco. Especially compared to Alien (1979). James Cameron ruined the spirit and soul of Alien for several reasons. The first one, accor... read more
over 5 years ago

John Chard
My mommy always said there were no monsters - no real ones - but there are. Ripley has been found in deep space by a salvage ship and brought back to a space station to be awoken from her 57 year s... read more
almost 7 years ago
Charles Dance
**The Disney film of the franchise** A basic shoot 'em up that comes complete with soldiers greasing up and watching each others muscles and also added an annoying kid straight out of Oliver Twist.... read more
over 8 years ago
Patrick E. Abe
"Ripley and the Soldiers" can be found in two versions: the short version that cuts from Midway station directly to the Weyland-Yutani hearing, and the "director's cut" which cuts to a waiting room wi... read more
over 8 years ago
Rob
One of my all time favorites. It still contains some of the drama and suspense of the first but with far more action leading to what I find a far more appealing storyline. As with Cameron's movies he ... read more
almost 10 years ago
People
Cast

Sigourney Weaver
Ripley

Carrie Henn
Newt

Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks

Paul Reiser
Burke

Lance Henriksen
Bishop

Bill Paxton
Private Hudson

William Hope
Lieutenant Gorman

Jenette Goldstein
Private Vasquez

Al Matthews
Sergeant Apone

Mark Rolston
Private Drake

Ricco Ross
Private Frost

Colette Hiller
Corporal Ferro

Daniel Kash
Private Spunkmeyer

Cynthia Dale Scott
Corporal Dietrich

Tip Tipping
Private Crowe
Trevor Steedman
Private Wierzbowski

Paul Maxwell
Van Leuwen

Valerie Colgan
ECA Rep

Alan Polonsky
Insurance Man

Alibe Parsons
Med Tech
Blain Fairman
Doctor
Barbara Coles
Cocooned Woman
Carl Toop
Alien Warrior
John Lees
Power Loader Operator

Holly De Jong
Newt's Mother
Christopher Henn
Newt's Brother

Jay Benedict
Newt's Father

William Armstrong
Lydecker

Mac McDonald
Simpson

Eddie Powell
Alien Warrior (uncredited)

Jill Goldston
Worker in Corridor (Special Edition) (uncredited)

Elizabeth Inglis
Amanda Ripley-Mclaren (uncredited)

Stuart Milligan
Salvage Team Leader (uncredited)
Bob Sherman
Salvage Team Leader (voice) (uncredited)

Chris Webb
Alien Warrior (uncredited)

Tom Woodruff Jr.
Salvager (uncredited)

Alec Gillis
Alien (uncredited)
Director

James Cameron
Director

Derek Cracknell
First Assistant Director
Melvin Lind
Second Assistant Director

Stan Winston
Second Unit Director
Diana Dill
Script Supervisor
Creator

James Cameron
Screenplay

Ronald Shusett
Characters

Dan O'Bannon
Characters

David Giler
Story

Walter Hill
Story

James Cameron
Story