Synopsis
An in-depth voyage into the sci-fi film Alien with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
Scores
Overall Score
45.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
51.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
18.3%
Review Aggregate
81.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 78 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, stylized, dark. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingstylizeddarkfamily-friendlygrittythought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count78
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes3,868
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2019 | $31,378 | $38,495 |
| International | 2019 | $5,894 | $7,231 |
| Worldwide | 2019 | $37,272 | $45,726 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2019 | $18,047 | $22,140 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2019 | $716,000 | $878,409 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2019 | $856,000 | $1,050,165 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2019 | $324,000 | $397,492 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2019 | $933,000 | $1,144,631 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2019 | $75,000 | $92,012 |
| Total Revenues | 2019 | $2,922,047 | $3,584,850 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2019 | $250,000 (est) | $306,707 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2019 | $80,000 (est) | $98,146 (est) |
| Participations | 2019 | $117,000 | $143,539 |
| Residuals ? | 2019 | $134,000 | $164,395 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2019 | $50,000 | $61,341 |
| Total Expenses | 2019 | $631,000 | $774,129 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2019 | $2,291,047 | $2,810,721 |
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