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Where to Watch Alien(1979)

In space no one can hear you scream.

8.5IMDb
93%Rotten Tomatoes
89Metascore
HorrorScience Fiction1h 57m

Looking for where to watch Alien? You can currently find Alien online through Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Amazon Video. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, is a horror film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.5/10 and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 16,251 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Released in 1979, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s horror, and remains widely watched decades later.

The film stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, and Veronica Cartwright. At 117 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch Alien online, the best option is Max for subscribers, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Fifth Element and Metropolis, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — Alien isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
  • Alien is available to stream on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel in the US.
  • No — Alien isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
  • No — Alien isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
  • Alien runs 1h 57m (117 minutes total).
  • IMDb 8.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 89/100.

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