Where to watch Alien (1979)
In space no one can hear you scream.
As of 13 October 2026, Alien isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in India.
Story
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
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— India
Not available online in India right now.
✅ The US
Netflix
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Disney PlusApple TV Store
Rakuten TVAmazon Video
Sky StoreApple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTube— Pakistan
Not available online in Pakistan right now.
✅ Germany
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Tom SkerrittDallas
Sigourney WeaverRipley
Veronica CartwrightLambert
Harry Dean StantonBrett
John HurtKane
Ian HolmAsh
Yaphet KottoParker
Bolaji BadejoAlien
Helen HortonMother (voice)
Director: Ridley Scott
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Alien in India?
As of 13 October 2026, Alien isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in India.
Where can I watch Alien in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, Alien (1979) is streaming in the US on Netflix and fuboTV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch Alien in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, Alien (1979) is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Alien in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, Alien isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch Alien in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, Alien (1979) is streaming in Germany on Disney Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is Alien on Netflix?
Yes. As of 13 October 2026, Alien is on Netflix in the US.
Who is in the cast of Alien?
Alien stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt, and is directed by Ridley Scott.
How long is Alien and is it any good?
Alien runs 1h 57m and has an average user rating of 8.2/10 from 16,965 votes.