Alien (1979) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 93% |
| Metacritic | 89/100 |
| Director | Ridley Scott |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 117 min |
| Rated | R |
| Cast | Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt |
"In space no one can hear you scream."
Should You Watch Alien?
With an IMDb score of 8.5, Alien is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 93% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 8.5/10 from 16,151 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 93% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 89/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 8.2/10 from 16,151 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alien's IMDb rating?
Alien (1979) has an IMDb rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 16,151 user votes.
Is Alien worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 8.5 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, Alien is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is Alien?
Alien has a runtime of 117 min. It is rated R.
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