Alien from L.A. (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1988, Alien from L.A. is an adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 87 minutes. “The people at the center of the earth are about to get a visitor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her archaeologist father disappears on an expedition, Wanda sets out to look for him. What she finds is a secret underground world, where no one believes in life on the surface and where she and her father are taken for spies.
Who’s in it. Alien from L.A. stars Kathy Ireland as Wanda Saknussemm, William R. Moses as Guten 'Gus' Edway, Richard Haines as Prof. Arnold Saknussemm and Don Michael Paul as Robbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Alien from L.A. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien from L.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien from L.A. tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien from L.A. (1988)?
- In US, Alien from L.A. is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alien from L.A. worth watching?
- Alien from L.A. holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alien from L.A.?
- Alien from L.A. stars Kathy Ireland, William R. Moses, Richard Haines, Don Michael Paul and Thom Mathews.
- When was Alien from L.A. released?
- Alien from L.A. was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.