Alien (1979)
Alien is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Alien landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 16,859 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 117 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 1h 57m on it?
1h 57m of English horror with a science fiction streak, adults only. That score holds across 16,859 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 16,859 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 57m |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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