1979 · movie · R · 1h 57m
Alien
In space no one can hear you scream.
Is Alien on Netflix?
Yes. Alien (1979) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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.
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How we got to 81
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.2/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 53 | none |
Alien: common questions
Is Alien on Netflix?
Yes. Alien (1979) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch Alien?
Alien (1979) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is Alien worth watching?
It scores 81/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How long is Alien?
Alien runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What is Alien rated?
Alien is rated R in the US.
Who is in Alien?
Alien stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.