Aliens (1986)
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Aliens is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
Aliens sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 11,224 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 137-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 17m on it?
2h 17m of English action with thriller threaded through, adults only. With 11,224 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- An 8.0/10 that holds up over 11,224 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 17m |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James Cameron
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 1 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in the UK
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