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Alien Nation (1988)

English action film directed by Graham Baker

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 31m 91 min
Released
7 October 1988
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Alien Nation has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 7 October 1988. It is directed by Graham Baker and stars James Caan, Mandy Patinkin and Terence Stamp.

Cast and crew

Director
Graham Baker
Cinematography
Adam Greenberg
Editing
Kent Beyda
Produced by
Gale Anne Hurd
Production
20th Century Studios
Distribution
20th Century Studios, Netflix, Fandango

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$16 million
Box office
$32.16 million
Award
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
Set in
Los Angeles
Filmed in
Los Angeles

Release and where to watch

In theatres
7 October 1988
On OTT
Netflix 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 Nation?

Alien Nation has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes, or 91 min.

When did Alien Nation release?

Alien Nation released on 7 October 1988.

Who directed Alien Nation?

Alien Nation is directed by Graham Baker.

Who is in the cast of Alien Nation?

The cast of Alien Nation includes James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Brian Thompson, Jeff Kober and Leslie Bevis.

Where can I watch Alien Nation online?

Alien Nation streams on Netflix.

How much did Alien Nation earn at the box office?

Alien Nation grossed $32.16 million on a budget of $16 million.

What is Alien Nation rated in the US?

Alien Nation is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.