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Alien Resurrection

1997·Movie
1h 49min·NR
IMDb6.2Metacritic625.3Rotten Tomatoes55%39%

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

The future, technology, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's already too late.

Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
Sci-Fi HorrorCloned RipleyAlien XenomorphsFuturistic SettingAction-PackedSuspensefulVisceral ViolenceGenetic ExperimentationSurvival

Crew

Directed by:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Shannon Kenny, Nancy King
Written by:
Joss Whedon, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett
Produced by:
Sigourney Weaver, Walter Hill, David Giler
Composed by:
Dan O'Connell, Ted Caplan, John T. Cucci

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Questions about Alien Resurrection

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Where can I stream Alien Resurrection legally?

HuluYouTube TV

Alien Resurrection 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 Alien Resurrection worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alien Resurrection rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Alien Resurrection?

1 h 49 min

Alien Resurrection runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alien Resurrection?

Critics59
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Alien Resurrection higher (59) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Alien Resurrection a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$162 million

Yes. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $162 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Alien Resurrection in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alien Resurrection?

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

What tropes does Alien Resurrection use?

Impaled PalmDying Moment of AwesomeArtistic License – SpaceToo Dumb to LiveConservation of NinjutsuGaia's LamentArtistic License – BiologyIt Can ThinkSheep in Wolf's ClothingPlace Worse Than DeathPuzzle BossWorld of Snarkand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 storytelling tropes for Alien Resurrection, including Impaled Palm, Dying Moment of Awesome, Artistic License – Space.