# Aliens (1986) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/aliens-1986/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | James Cameron |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 137 min |

## Quick answer

Aliens (1986) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #70 (8.4/10) — Aliens remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by James Cameron.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #70 (8.4/10) — Aliens remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, William Hope, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews, Mark Rolston

## Common questions

**Is Aliens worth watching?**
Aliens holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #70 (8.4/10) — Aliens remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Aliens about?**
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.

**Who directed Aliens?**
Aliens (1986) was directed by James Cameron.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Aliens?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch Aliens?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Aliens page for current options.

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