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Alien

8.219791h 57mRMovieHorrorScience Fiction

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…

DirectorRidley Scott

WritersDan O'Bannon·Ronald Shusett

ProducersGordon Carroll·David Giler

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Netflix

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Alien — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alien?

Alien is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Alien on Netflix?

Yes — Alien is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Alien on Amazon Prime Video?

Alien isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Alien for free?

Alien is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Alien?

Yes — Alien is followed by Aliens (1986) in the Alien Collection.

Is there a prequel to Alien?

Alien is the first film in the Alien Collection.

Is Alien part of a trilogy?

No — Alien is part of the Alien Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Alien Collection?

There are 4 films in the Alien Collection: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992) and Alien Resurrection (1997).