• Director(s)

    Ridley Scott

  • Production Year

    1979

  • Genre(s)

    Science Fiction

  • Approx. running minutes

    112m

  • Cast

    Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Bolaji Badejo, Helen Horton (voice), Eddie Powell

Film

Alien

strong horror, violence, language

The crew of a spaceship respond to a distress call from a planet where they encounter an alien that uses human bodies as hosts. Intense threat and sci-fi horror are more suitable for older teenagers.

The crew of a spaceship respond to a distress call from a planet where they encounter an alien that uses human bodies as hosts. Intense threat and sci-fi horror are more suitable for older teenagers.

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Content Advice(May contain spoilers)

violence

threat and horror

language

injury detail

nudity

sex

discrimination

drugs

  • Director(s)

    Ridley Scott

  • Production Year

    1979

  • Genre(s)

    Science Fiction

  • Approx. running minutes

    112m

  • Cast

    Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Bolaji Badejo, Helen Horton (voice), Eddie Powell

strong horror, violence, language
Classified Date:
29/01/2019
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Park Circus Limited
Paperwork Remarks:
Theatrical version
violence
Scenes of violence and horror include a sequence in which an alien bursts out of a man's chest with resultant bloody splatter. There is also sight of a robot character being decapitated resulting in spewing white liquid instead of blood.
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'bitch', 'hell', 'shit', 'Goddamn', 'son-of-a-bitch', 'damn', 'ass', 'bastard' and 'Jesus'.
Classified Date:
04/06/1979
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd
violence
Scenes of violence and horror include a sequence in which an alien bursts out of a man's chest with resultant bloody splatter, an alien attaching itself to a man's face, and scenes in which characters are pursued by a dangerous alien creature through corridors and confined spaces. There is also sight of a robot character being decapitated and spewing white fluid in place of blood.
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k').
strong horror, violence, language
Classified Date:
01/03/2019
Version:
2D,16:9
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
1979 theatrical version
violence
The alien creature attacks members of the crew but little detail is shown and the violence often occurs in dark and shadowy environments.
threat and horror
The film contains intense threat and a dark tone throughout as the crew are pursued by an alien lifeform. There are several jump scares.
language
There is use of strong language 'f**k'), as well as milder terms, such as 'bitch' and 'shit'.
injury detail
The alien creatures attaches itself to a man's face and then bursts out from his stomach.
nudity
There is some sight of nudity on posters in the background, although tese are not focussed upon.
Classified Date:
26/11/1997
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
violence
Scenes of violence and horror include a sequence in which an alien bursts out of a man's chest with resultant bloody splatter, an alien attaching itself to a man's face, and scenes in which characters are pursued by a dangerous alien creature through corridors and confined spaces. There is also sight of a robot character being decapitated and spewing white fluid in place of blood.
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k').
Classified Date:
19/11/1997
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
violence
Scenes of violence and horror include a sequence in which an alien bursts out of a man's chest with resultant bloody splatter, an alien attaching itself to a man's face, and scenes in which characters are pursued by a dangerous alien creature through corridors and confined spaces. There is also sight of a robot character being decapitated and spewing white fluid in place of blood.
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k').
Contains strong bloody violence and horror
Classified Date:
25/02/1991
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
CBS/Fox Video Ltd
violence
Scenes of violence and horror include a sequence in which an alien bursts out of a man's chest with resultant bloody splatter, an alien attaching itself to a man's face, and scenes in which characters are pursued by a dangerous alien creature through corridors and confined spaces. There is also sight of a robot character being decapitated and spewing white fluid in place of blood.
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k').
Classified Date:
10/04/1987
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
CBS/Fox Video Ltd
violence
Scenes of violence and horror include a sequence in which an alien bursts out of a man's chest with resultant bloody splatter, an alien attaching itself to a man's face, and scenes in which characters are pursued by a dangerous alien creature through corridors and confined spaces. There is also sight of a robot character being decapitated and spewing white fluid in place of blood.
language
There is use of strong language ('f**k').
Classified Date:
23/10/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Theatrical trailer B
Classified Date:
22/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
International trailer B
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Classified Date:
29/08/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd
Classified Date:
18/08/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Classified Date:
15/08/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Classified Date:
10/07/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Classified Date:
03/12/1993
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Fox Video Ltd
Classified Date:
19/07/1991
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
CBS/Fox Video Ltd
Classified Date:
10/04/1987
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
CBS/Fox Video Ltd
Classified Date:
01/03/2019
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Classified Date:
01/03/2019
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material Audio commentary
Classified Date:
01/03/2019
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Classified Date:
27/09/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material Bonus Disc 6 Special Features
Classified Date:
16/09/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material ALIEN ANTHOLOGY - BONUS DISC 5 SPECIAL FEATURES
Classified Date:
10/09/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material SPECIAL FEATURES
Classified Date:
06/07/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material Audio commentary with director Ridley Scott 1999 legacy comm...
Classified Date:
06/07/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Classified Date:
18/06/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Classified Date:
11/06/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material Final theatrical isolated score
Classified Date:
04/06/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material Composer's original isolated score
Classified Date:
04/06/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material Director's audio commentary plus cast and technical crew
Classified Date:
04/06/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Classified Date:
01/06/2010
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Classified Date:
10/11/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD menus
Classified Date:
10/11/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD menu
Classified Date:
23/10/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
18/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material DVD audio commentary
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD audio commentary featuring director Ridley Scott and members of the cast and...
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
12/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material DVD audio commentary
Classified Date:
11/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
11/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
11/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
09/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
04/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
01/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
01/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
01/09/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
29/08/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
Classified Date:
29/08/2003
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material
  • Classified date

    01/03/2019

  • BBFC reference

    LVF013217

  • Language

    English