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Alien³

1992·Movie
1h 54min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic596.2Rotten Tomatoes43%46%

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Alien³ fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

The future and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

3 times the suspense. 3 times the danger. 3 times the terror

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.
Sci-Fi HorrorPrison PlanetXenomorph ThreatBleak and ViolentSurvival ThrillerClaustrophobic AtmosphereGothic Horror ElementsIsolation and Despair

Crew

Directed by:
David Fincher, Josh McLaglen, Chris Carreras
Written by:
Walter Hill, David Giler, Dan O'Bannon
Produced by:
Sigourney Weaver, Walter Hill, David Giler
Composed by:
Matthias Gohl, Juno J. Ellis, Elliot Goldenthal

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Questions about Alien³

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Where can I stream Alien³ legally?

HuluYouTube TV

Alien³ is included with a subscription to Hulu and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alien³ worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alien³ rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Alien³?

1 h 54 min

Alien³ runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alien³?

Critics51
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Alien³ much the same way.

Was Alien³ a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$160 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $160 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Alien³ in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alien³?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alien³ in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alien³ use?

Robotic RevealCrapsack WorldBittersweet EndingBig BadVillainous BreakdownDegraded BossBloodier and GorierLimited WardrobePrison EpisodeExplain, Explain... Oh, Crap!Never Trust a TrailerCryonics Failureand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 storytelling tropes for Alien³, including Robotic Reveal, Crapsack World, Bittersweet Ending.