Alien³ (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1992, Alien³ is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by David Fincher, running about 114 minutes. “The bitch is back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Who’s in it. Alien³ stars Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, Charles S. Dutton as Dillon, Charles Dance as Clemens and Lance Henriksen as Bishop II, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Alien³ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $159.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alien³ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alien³ tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alien³ (1992)?
- In US, Alien³ is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alien³ worth watching?
- Alien³ holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alien³?
- Alien³ stars Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Lance Henriksen and Paul McGann.
- When was Alien³ released?
- Alien³ was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.