Alien Resurrection
“It's already too late.”
Synopsis
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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Alien Resurrection | #TBT Trailer | ALIEN ANTHOLOGYOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-12
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Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Winona Ryder
Call
Dominique Pinon
Vriess
Ron Perlman
Johner
Gary Dourdan
Christie
Michael Wincott
Elgyn
Kim Flowers
Hillard
Dan Hedaya
General Perez
J.E. Freeman
Dr. Wren
Brad Dourif
Gediman
Raymond Cruz
Distephano
Leland Orser
Purvis
Carolyn Campbell
Anesthesiologist
Marlene Bush
Scientist
David St. James
Surgeon
Rodney Mitchell
Soldier with Glove
Robert Faltisco
Soldier Shot Through Helmet
David Rowe
Frozen Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$162M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.31x
+$92M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Joss Whedon
- Original Score
- John Frizzell
- Original Title
- Alien Resurrection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $162M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Joss Whedon
John Frizzell
Darius Khondji, Pete Romano
Hervé Schneid
Bill Badalato, Gordon Carroll, Walter Hill, David Giler
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Director
Bill Badalato
Producer
Gordon Carroll
Producer
Walter Hill
Producer
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Nigel Phelps
Production Design
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
Erik Henry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard E. Hollander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pitof
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
David Giler
Producer
Darius Khondji
Director of Photography
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Joss Whedon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien Resurrection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Alien Resurrection?
Alien Resurrection was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
Who stars in Alien Resurrection?
The principal cast of Alien Resurrection includes Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman, Gary Dourdan.
When was Alien Resurrection released and how long is it?
Alien Resurrection was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alien Resurrection?
Alien Resurrection had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $162M at the worldwide box office (2.31 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Alien Resurrection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alien Resurrection was composed by John Frizzell.
Is Alien Resurrection based on a book or true story?
Alien Resurrection is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ronald Shusett", Characters: "Dan O'Bannon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alien Resurrection?
Alien Resurrection holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).