Alien: Covenant (2017)
English horror film directed by Ridley Scott
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m 122 min
- Released
- 19 May 2017
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Alien: Covenant has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 19 May 2017. It is directed by Ridley Scott and stars Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston and Danny McBride.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Cast
- Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Billy Crudup, Demián Bichir, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz, Jussie Smollett, Callie Hernandez, Nathaniel Dean, Benjamin Rigby, Noomi Rapace
- Cinematography
- Dariusz Wolski
- Editing
- Pietro Scalia
- Music
- Jed Kurzel
- Written by
- John Logan, Dante Harper
- Produced by
- Ridley Scott
- Production
- 20th Century Studios
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, InterCom, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $97 million
- Box office
- $240.89 million
- Filmed in
- New Zealand
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 May 2017
- First shown
- 12 May 2017 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Alien: Covenant?
Alien: Covenant has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes, or 122 min.
When did Alien: Covenant release?
Alien: Covenant released on 19 May 2017.
Who directed Alien: Covenant?
Alien: Covenant is directed by Ridley Scott.
Who is in the cast of Alien: Covenant?
The cast of Alien: Covenant includes Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Billy Crudup, Demián Bichir and Carmen Ejogo.
Where can I watch Alien: Covenant online?
Alien: Covenant streams on Disney+.
How much did Alien: Covenant earn at the box office?
Alien: Covenant grossed $240.89 million on a budget of $97 million.
What is Alien: Covenant rated in the US?
Alien: Covenant is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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