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6.2/10 1997 1h 49m Released

It's already too late.

Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.

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Top Cast

Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder
Call
Dominique Pinon
Dominique Pinon
Vriess
Ron Perlman
Ron Perlman
Johner
Gary Dourdan
Gary Dourdan
Christie
Michael Wincott
Michael Wincott
Elgyn
Kim Flowers
Kim Flowers
Hillard
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
General Perez
J.E. Freeman
J.E. Freeman
Dr. Wren
Brad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Gediman
Raymond Cruz
Raymond Cruz
Distephano
Leland Orser
Leland Orser
Purvis
Carolyn Campbell
Carolyn Campbell
Anesthesiologist
Marlene Bush
Marlene Bush
Scientist
David St. James
David St. James
Surgeon
Rodney Mitchell
Rodney Mitchell
Soldier with Glove

Reviews

John Chard 6/10

Let sleeping dogs lie? Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the makers here basically stick safe to the formula of the series. This time it's a space station with space pirates and a cloned Ripley (Siggy Weaver of course) - yes! A cloned Ripley, only this time she's devoid of human compassion - kind of... The gore quota is significantly upped, which makes for some serious sci-fi terror, and some of the imagery crafted…

bestchallenger 5/10

A pretty average movie, specially compared to the previous installments in the Alien franchise (even Alien 3). The plot sometimes gets very confusing and none of the characters are memorable. Some of them are even rather cartoonish. The movie seems like a cheat attempt at cash crab, by using a known franchise. I would recommend watching if you are a fan or are looking for a mediocre action/horror movie to watch with…

Wuchak 6/10

_**A combo of the first three with a couple fresh ideas**_ Two hundred years after Ripley’s death in the previous film (Sigourney Weaver), she wakes up as a clone in a space station, which also serves as a colossal vessel. Scientists there are experimenting with xenomorph/human eugenics to create, I guess, the ultimate living weapon. Meanwhile a ship of smugglers visits the station when (big surprise) the aliens…

r96sk 8/10

Super fun! I wasn't expecting <em>'Alien Resurrection'</em> to come out better than <em>'Alien³'</em>. Sure, this 1997 flick isn't as great as <em>'Alien'</em> and <em>'Aliens'</em> but I honestly wouldn't put it that far off. I really enjoyed it, cracking action coupled with a great cast. Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley is a pleasure as always, meanwhile this is the most I enjoyed a support cast from the…

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FAQ about Alien Resurrection

What is Alien Resurrection about?
Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.
When was Alien Resurrection released?
Alien Resurrection was released in 1997.
What genres does Alien Resurrection belong to?
Alien Resurrection is categorised as Science Fiction, Horror, Action.
Who stars in Alien Resurrection?
The cast of Alien Resurrection includes Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman, Gary Dourdan.