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Alien³
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David Fincher. With Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, althou…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Alien³.
MoviHero lists May 22, 1992 as the release date for Alien³. David Fincher is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, Charles S. Dutton as Dillon, Charles Dance as Clemens, Paul McGann as Golic. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 22, 1992
GenresScience Fiction · Action · Horror
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorDavid Fincher
CastSigourney Weaver as Ripley, Charles S. Dutton as Dillon, Charles Dance as Clemens, Paul McGann as Golic
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Alien³ right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Alien³ runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 6,716 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary7/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Don't feck with The Baldies! Special Edition. I love it, I really do. OK! So it's basically a monster on the loose piece, but the…”
Viewer reaction
“Aliens, a great action movie, cheapened the original by replacing one hyper-intelligent, indestructible monster with an army of gormless critters.”
Viewer reaction
“Superior in every department to the basic shoot em up, Aliens, Alien 3 returns the franchise to its artistic horror roots established by Ridley Scott.”
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“Did Gordon Ramsay direct this? F-bombs galore! Sigourney Weaver remains a joy to watch, while Charles S. Dutton and Charles Dance are strong additions; Dutton…”
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“This third instalment in the franchise reverts more to the original, more claustrophobic environment as "Ripley" (Sigourney Weaver) crash lands onto a penal colony run…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDillonDillon in Alien³ (1992), played by Charles S. Dutton.Open character guide otherClemensClemens in Alien³ (1992), played by Charles Dance.Open character guide otherRipleyRipley appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1979-1992, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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