Alien
Ridley Scott
Alien is a horror and science fiction movie released in 1979, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and Veronica Cartwright. It runs 1h 57min and is rated R in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 4 in the Alien collection. Also known as Alien 1. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Official synopsis
In space no one can hear you scream.
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 08/20/1979
- Theatrical re-release 12/19/2003
- Streaming · Disney Plus available
Where to watch Alien
Disney Plus
Availability in Brazil · updated 03/10/2026
Trailer for Alien
Modern Trailer · YouTube
Cast of Alien
9 actors
Tom Skerritt
as Dallas
Sigourney Weaver
as Ripley
Veronica Cartwright
as Lambert
Harry Dean Stanton
as Brett
John Hurt
as Kane
Ian Holm
as Ash
Yaphet Kotto
as Parker
Bolaji Badejo
as Alien
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- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Cinematography
- Derek Vanlint
- Editing
- Terry Rawlings, Peter Weatherley
- Music
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production
- Gordon Carroll, David Giler, Walter Hill
- Screenplay
- Dan O'Bannon
Where you've seen the cast of Alien
- Sigourney Weaver as Ripley is also in The Cabin in the Woods (2012) and The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
Alien movies in order
4 movies · in release order
A science fiction horror film franchise, focusing on Lieutenant Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and her battle with an extraterrestrial life-form, commonly referred to as "the Alien". Produced by 20th Century Fox, the series started with the 1979 film Alien, then Aliens in 1986, Alien³ in 1992, and Alien: Resurrection in 1997.
See the Alien franchise
Frequently asked questions about Alien
Where to watch Alien?
In Brazil, Alien is available on Disney Plus.
Is Alien on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Is Alien on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 03/10/2026, Alien was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus.
How long is Alien?
Alien runs 1h 57min (117 minutes).
What is the age rating of Alien?
In Brazil, it is rated R.
What year did Alien come out?
Alien came out in 1979. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 08/20/1979.
How much did Alien gross?
Alien grossed US$ 104.9 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 11 million.
Is Alien part of a franchise?
Yes. It is movie 1 of 4 in the Alien collection. Also known as Alien 1. The story continues in Aliens (1986).
Alien details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production companies
- Brandywine Productions, Twentieth Century-Fox Productions, Ronald Shusett Productions
- Collection
- Alien · 1 of 4
- Budget
- US$ 11 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 104.9 million
- Official website
- www.20thcenturystudios.com
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