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1986 · 137 min · R

Aliens

Directed by James Cameron · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Aliens (1986) is a Action film, directed by James Cameron set in Space during the far future. It runs 137 minutes and is rated R.

A creature feature and survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival, family & loyalty, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Adrian Biddle
Cast
Sigourney WeaverCarrie HennMichael BiehnPaul ReiserLance HenriksenBill PaxtonWilliam HopeJenette Goldstein

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeatureSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFamily & LoyaltyGreed & Ambition
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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