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Aliens Expanded

Play trailer Poster for Aliens Expanded 2024,  4h 30m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Join the Aliens cast and crew, including James Cameron (Writer & Director), Gale Anne Hurd (Producer), Sigourney Weaver (Ripley), Michael Biehn (Hicks), Lance Henriksen (Bishop), Paul Reiser (Burke), Mark Rolston (Drake), Jenette Goldstein (Vasquez), William Hope (Gorman) and Carrie Henn (Newt), on a deep dive into this science-fiction classic. Brimming with stories, insight, and wonderful personal detail, this four-hour documentary is the most passionate and sophisticated exploration of Aliens ever made; a love letter to the people who made it and the communities who adore it, reflecting and enhancing the incredible legacy of this beloved epic.

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John Nugent Empire Magazine Jul 17, 2024
4/5
The 4.5 hour-plus runtime might put some off, but that massive canvas only allows for the deepest of deep dives into a monumental achievement in cinematic science-fiction. Go to Full Review
John Serba Decider Oct 28, 2025
Aliens Expanded is mostly highly enjoyable! Mostly. Go to Full Review
Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Oct 16, 2025
This movie is likely going to appeal to anyone who loves Aliens. Is it better to watch this than watch the movie again? No, probably not. Go to Full Review
Simon Gallagher Screen Rant Sep 13, 2024
4/5
Ian Nathan's Aliens Expanded impressive documentary is an incredible companion to one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. Go to Full Review
Benjamin Gummery Indie Mac User Aug 18, 2024
4/5
A must seen for fans of the franchise and movie fans alike but the runtime may be off-putting for some. Go to Full Review
Brad Cook Flickering Myth Jul 16, 2024
If you’re one of those Aliens super fans, then you’ll want to check out the nearly five-hour Aliens: Expanded documentary, which plumbs the depths of the film in an exhaustive look at the making of it and its legacy. Go to Full Review
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Ian Nathan

Director

James Cameron

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Sigourney Weaver

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Gale Anne Hurd

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Michael Biehn

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Lance Henriksen

Self

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Aliens Expanded

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Synopsis Join the Aliens cast and crew, including James Cameron (Writer & Director), Gale Anne Hurd (Producer), Sigourney Weaver (Ripley), Michael Biehn (Hicks), Lance Henriksen (Bishop), Paul Reiser (Burke), Mark Rolston (Drake), Jenette Goldstein (Vasquez), William Hope (Gorman) and Carrie Henn (Newt), on a deep dive into this science-fiction classic. Brimming with stories, insight, and wonderful personal detail, this four-hour documentary is the most passionate and sophisticated exploration of Aliens ever made; a love letter to the people who made it and the communities who adore it, reflecting and enhancing the incredible legacy of this beloved epic.
Director
Ian Nathan
Producer
James Evans
Screenwriter
Ian Nathan
Distributor
CreatorVC
Production Co
CreatorVC
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 28, 2024
Runtime
4h 30m
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