Aliens

Aliens(1986)

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07/18/1986 (US)Action, Thriller, Science Fiction2h 17m

8.0

"This time it's war."

Overview

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.

James Cameron

Director

James Cameron

Screenplay

Ronald Shusett

Characters

Dan O'Bannon

Characters

David Giler

Story

Walter Hill

Story

James Cameron

Story

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Part of the Alien Collection

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, Alien³ in 1992, and Alien: Resurrection in 1997.

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Modern Trailer

Modern Trailer

Trailer

Theatrical Trailer

Theatrical Trailer

Trailer

Aliens. 1986 - EXTRA, Deleted Footages

Aliens. 1986 - EXTRA, Deleted Footages

Featurette

Aliens 30th Anniversary | Live Fan Q&A Highlights

Aliens 30th Anniversary | Live Fan Q&A Highlights

Featurette

Aliens 30th Anniversary | James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and Gale Anne Hurd Interview

Aliens 30th Anniversary | James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and Gale Anne Hurd Interview

Featurette

Aliens 30th Anniversary | Sigourney Weaver Interview

Aliens 30th Anniversary | Sigourney Weaver Interview

Featurette

James Cameron on directing Aliens | Film4 Interview Special

James Cameron on directing Aliens | Film4 Interview Special

Featurette

Aliens Wins Visual Effects: 1987 Oscars

Aliens Wins Visual Effects: 1987 Oscars

Featurette

Making of Aliens 1986 documentary (2003)

Making of Aliens 1986 documentary (2003)

Featurette

TV trailer #2 1986

TV trailer #2 1986

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A review by Rob

8.5

Written on August 5, 2015

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 makes you feel for the core characters from the start rather than just a bunch of 'bad ass' marines (Although they are). The progression of Ripley was really defined by this movie the 'brave but scared' Ripley of Alien is gone and a more determined, meaner Ripley emerges with elements of the older nurturing character kept in check with a young girl called Newt. It definitely stands out miles compared to all the other 80's alien-type movies of that decade.