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Aliens
Movie (1986)
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
Movie (1986)
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Includes indistinct glimpses of pin-up pictures in a locker room and mildly suggestive banter between co-ed Marines.
Violence & Gore
The movie features severe violence, including embryonic aliens bursting out of people, victims seared with acid, set on fire, blown up, and an android torn in half.
Profanity
Profanity including "F--k" and "a--hole" occurs during soldierly banter and moments of anger.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There is social drinking by adult characters.
Frightening Scenes
Relentless, ravenous clawed monsters are likely to give small kids nightmares, alongside the perpetual threat of violence against a frightened child.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
A mothering instinct and motherly love drive both Ripley and the queen alien.
Role models
Ripley transforms from a fear-paralyzed victim into a tough, idealized action-heroine.
Representation
The film features multiracial characters among the Colonial Marines.
Learning
Families can discuss the military metaphor in Aliens
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