What is the Metascore for Aliens?

Aliens has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Aliens?

Aliens is available on fuboTV, YouTube TV. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Aliens streaming in?

Aliens streams on Disney+ in Indonesia; Prime Video, Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; fuboTV, YouTube TV in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Aliens

Directed by James Cameron · 1986 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Aliens (1986) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

80 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 17m
Cast: Sigourney Weaver , Carrie Henn , Michael Biehn , Paul Reiser , Lance Henriksen , Bill Paxton , William Hope , Jenette Goldstein , Al Matthews , Mark Rolston
Streaming: fuboTV, YouTube TV
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Aliens (1986)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Aliens by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	Disney+
Japan	Prime Video, Disney+
Malaysia	Disney+
South Korea	Disney+
Thailand	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+
United Kingdom	Disney+
United States	fuboTV, YouTube TV

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, science fiction pick

Not ideal for

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Is Aliens worth watching?

Yes — Aliens earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Aliens stills

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