Alien
“I would have chosen this place”
Synopsis
A Muslim immigrant in the United States faces an inner conflict between his faith and his desire to adapt to Western life, leading him to discover the true meaning of belonging.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Morad Fahl
Ayman
James Joseph Valiakulathil
Ayman's Friend
Ella Niles
Bar Girl
Abdulrahman Al-Salmi
Mosque Imam
Sveta Chernushevich
Sveta
Ahmed Al-Kharousi
Mosque Attendee 1
Ahmed Al-Arfati
Mosque Attendee 2
Ahmed Al-Ramhi
Mosque Attendee 3
Omar Al-Asmeri
Mosque Attendee 4
Hani Masri
Mosque Attendee 5
Fetratullah Zuwar Hassan
Mosque Attendee 6
Qusai Al-Tuwisi
Mosque Attendee 7
Azzam Al-Awbhathani
Mosque Attendee 8
Al-Hussain Bin Oraba
Mosque Attendee 9
Muhammad Arif
Mosque Attendee 10
Ibrahim Harun
Mosque Attendee 11
Sasan Majidiyan
Mosque Attendee 12
Mansour Rezaei
Mosque Attendee 13
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$4K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alaa Al-Shameri
- Screenplay & Story
- Alaa Al-Shameri
- Original Title
- Alien
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alaa Al-Shameri
Alaa Al-Shameri
MJ Golzari
Department Leadership Roster
MJ Golzari
Director of Photography
Alaa Al-Shameri
Director
Alaa Al-Shameri
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alien.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alien about?
A Muslim immigrant in the United States faces an inner conflict between his faith and his desire to adapt to Western life, leading him to discover the true meaning of belonging.
Who directed Alien?
Alien was directed by Alaa Al-Shameri.
Who stars in Alien?
The principal cast of Alien includes Morad Fahl, James Joseph Valiakulathil, Ella Niles, Abdulrahman Al-Salmi, Sveta Chernushevich.
When was Alien released and how long is it?
Alien was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alien?
Alien had a reported production budget of $5K and grossed $1K at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).