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Aliens
R
Action
Thriller
Science Fiction
Release Date
July 18, 1986
Runtime
137 minutes
Director
James Cameron

Cast

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Writers
James Cameron
Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Writers
James Cameron
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The franchise's structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.

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Watching these characters vexes me. I'm terribly vexed.

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The kids are not all right.

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Science Fiction/Decuple Feature.

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"We can be heroes, just for one day."

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"Are you not entertained!?"

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Expert editing can make or break an action film.

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This time there's more.

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A sci-fi action film! In the '80s!

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"There's something out there waiting for us... and it ain't no man."

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Get ready to sleep with the lights on.

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The Xenomorphs are coming.

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"If it bleeds, we can kill it."

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Where does 'Alien: Romulus' Rain land on this ranking?

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"Get away from her, you bitch!”

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