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Aliens
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Directed by James Cameron. With Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRipley, 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. Althou…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Aliens.
MoviHero lists July 18, 1986 as the release date for Aliens. James Cameron is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, Carrie Henn as Newt, Michael Biehn as Corporal Hicks, Paul Reiser as Burke. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 18, 1986
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 17m
DirectorJames Cameron
CastSigourney Weaver as Ripley, Carrie Henn as Newt, Michael Biehn as Corporal Hicks, Paul Reiser as Burke
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Aliens 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?
Aliens runs 2h 17m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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: 8.0/10 from 11,381 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Aliens
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“"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…”
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“My mommy always said there were no monsters - no real ones - but there are.”
Viewer reaction
“How Disappointing ! This movie, Aliens (1986) is a real fiasco. Especially compared to Alien (1979). James Cameron ruined the spirit and soul of Alien…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
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“I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.”
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“It won't make any difference.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherNewtNewt in Aliens (1986), played by Carrie Henn.Open character guide otherCorporal HicksCorporal Hicks in Aliens (1986), played by Michael Biehn.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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