Aliens
Action
Thriller
Science Fiction
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
Ripley
Carrie Henn
Newt
Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks
Paul Reiser
Burke
Lance Henriksen
Bishop
Bill Paxton
Private Hudson
William Hope
Lieutenant Gorman
Jenette Goldstein
Private Vasquez
Where to Watch
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Double Feature Pairings
Films that pair perfectly with Aliens
Alien
1979
Alien double bill. The horror original and the action sequel that together created cinema's greatest franchise shift.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991
Cameron's sci-fi action sequels. Two films by the director who proved sequels could be bigger, better, and more emotional.
Avatar
2009
Cameron's alien world spectacles. Two films about humanity encountering alien civilizations with very different results.
Predator
1987
80s military sci-fi action. Two films about the toughest soldiers in the universe finding something tougher.