Official movie poster for Alien³ (1992), a science fiction action film

Alien³(1992)

3 times the suspense. 3 times the danger. 3 times the terror

6.4(6,575)1h 54m1992-05-22
Science FictionActionHorror

Alien³ Synopsis

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.

Alien³ (1992) is a science fiction, action and horror film directed by David Fincher, released on May 22, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance and Paul McGann. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 6,575 ratings.

Director:
David Fincher
Writers:
Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Vincent Ward
Producers:
Walter Hill, Gordon Carroll, David Giler
Cinematographer:
Alex Thomson
Composer:
Elliot Goldenthal
Production:
20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Budget:
$50,000,000
Revenue:
$159,773,545
Status:
Released

Alien³ (1992) Trailer

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Alien 3 | #TBT Trailer | ALIEN ANTHOLOGY

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Alien 3 | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX

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Drowsy on Set: "Alien 3" Creature Performer's Hilarious Mishap

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Alien³ Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 6,575 ratings.

Wong

6/10

Aliens, a great action movie, cheapened the original by replacing one hyper-intelligent, indestructible monster with an army of gormless critters. This third entry has only one creature, but unfortunately it's just as gormless. When Ripley (Weaver) crash-lands on a prison planet full of hard-nut slap-heads, they haven't seen a woman in years. Discovering that there's an alien loose, Ripley asks the warden to break…

Reviewed on February 3, 2016

John Chard

8/10

Don't feck with The Baldies! Special Edition. I love it, I really do. OK! So it's basically a monster on the loose piece, but the setting at a sci-fi prison colony - complete with nutty religious shards - makes for a thrillingly atmospheric ride. Of course if this was merely a stand alone film, where there was no Alien and Aliens previously, I feel sure the special edition cut would be thought of differently. A…

Reviewed on July 24, 2016

Charles Dance

9/10

**Superior in every department to the basic shoot em up, Aliens,** Alien 3 returns the franchise to its artistic horror roots established by Ridley Scott. No more Disney kids, happy endings and machine gun wielding irritants. This movie is a beautifully bleak experience and is the true sequel to Alien (1979). Performances are excellent all round - especially Charles Dance as prison doctor, Clemens, and, of course,…

Reviewed on February 19, 2017

5rJoud

10/10

**The end of an epic trilogy** _Mild spoilers:_ Everything has been said about this movie already, but let's find out why the rating of it (on a different, shabbier website) is so low. Here are some points of a popular reviewer, who has almost 100 percent support of their readers. 1. At some points the audience is bored stiff and at other moments they are confused by the outlandish action sequences. Outlandish…

Reviewed on July 2, 2021

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Alien³ – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Alien³ online?

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Alien³ (1992) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Alien³?

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The main cast of Alien³ (1992) includes Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Paul McGann and Brian Glover. The film was directed by David Fincher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Alien³ released?

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Alien³ was released on May 22, 1992 and runs for 1h 54m.

Is Alien³ worth watching?

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Alien³ (1992) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 6,575 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, action and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Alien³?

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