How long is Alien Nation?

Alien Nation is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Alien Nation rated?

Alien Nation is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Alien Nation?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Alien Nation (1988) runs 1 h 31 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 354 TMDB members. A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine.

Runtime: 1 h 31 min — ends 9:31 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: October 7, 1988
TMDB rating: 6.1 / 10 from 354 votes
Director: Graham Baker
Starring: James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Alien Nation?: Alien Nation is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Alien Nation rated?: Alien Nation is rated R in the US.
Is Alien Nation a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Alien Nation?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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