# Aliens (1986) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/aliens-1986/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | James Cameron |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 137 min |

## Quick answer

Aliens (1986) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #70 (8.4/10) — Aliens remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by James Cameron.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #70 (8.4/10) — Aliens remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, William Hope, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews, Mark Rolston

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, YouTube TV
the United States: fuboTV, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+
Turkey: Disney+
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Prime Video, Disney+
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Common questions

**Is Aliens worth watching?**
Aliens holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #70 (8.4/10) — Aliens remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Aliens 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.

**Who directed Aliens?**
Aliens (1986) was directed by James Cameron.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Aliens?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Aliens?**
Aliens is streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV; on fuboTV, YouTube TV in the United States; on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Prime Video, Disney+ in Japan; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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