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Aliens

Directed by James Cameron · 1986 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Aliens worth watching?

Aliens (1986) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Aliens?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

86% Critic Score
88% Audience
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 17m
Cast
Sigourney Weaver , Carrie Henn , Michael Biehn , Paul Reiser , Lance Henriksen , Bill Paxton , William Hope , Jenette Goldstein , Al Matthews , Mark Rolston

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (86%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, science fiction pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Aliens worth watching?

    Yes — Aliens earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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