Yes, very. More violent than 97% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Aliens easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Aliens end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Aliens

Name: Aliens
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1986
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen

This time it's war.

Directed by James Cameron

Produced by SLM Production Group, 20th Century Fox

1986137 min8.0 / 10

A relentless, high-octane sci-fi action thriller that pairs visceral creature horror with a strong female protagonist fighting for survival and redemption against overwhelming odds.

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.

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Aliens violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.
Is Aliens easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Aliens scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Aliens end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Aliens sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.