Aliens

1986 James Cameron 2h 17m ★ 8.0
Action Thriller Science Fiction
Aliens

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 Sigourney Weaver Ripley
Carrie Henn Carrie Henn Newt
Michael Biehn Michael Biehn Corporal Hicks
Paul Reiser Paul Reiser Burke
Lance Henriksen Lance Henriksen Bishop
Bill Paxton Bill Paxton Private Hudson
William Hope William Hope Lieutenant Gorman
Jenette Goldstein Jenette Goldstein Private Vasquez

Vibes

Energized Heart Pounding Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Aliens

Alien
Alien 1979
Alien double bill. The horror original and the action sequel that together created cinema's greatest franchise shift. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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Cameron's sci-fi action sequels. Two films by the director who proved sequels could be bigger, better, and more emotional. Avatar
Avatar 2009
Cameron's alien world spectacles. Two films about humanity encountering alien civilizations with very different results. Predator
Predator 1987
80s military sci-fi action. Two films about the toughest soldiers in the universe finding something tougher.