Alien 3

R

Released May 22, 1992

1h 55m

Sci-Fi

Horror

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48%

66 Reviews

Tomatometer

47%

250,000+ Ratings

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Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the only survivor when she crash lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads the men into battle against the terrifying creature.

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Critics Consensus

Alien3 takes admirable risks with franchise mythology, but far too few pay off in a thinly scripted sequel whose stylish visuals aren't enough to enliven a lack of genuine thrills.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Just at the point when Alien 3 should kick into high terror gear, it becomes clear that this hushed, somber sequel doesn't know how to deliver the goods.

Feb 9, 2018

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Anthony Lane

Independent (UK)

It suffers from poor supporting performances, and a plot that splutters instead of pushing on; but when the chase is on, all is forgiven.

Jan 4, 2018

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

For all its inherent structural problems, Alien remains a worthy intended conclusion to the series, finding its true resolution in Ripley's resolve to break the endless cycle of her torment.

May 19, 2017

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Baby Fincher is trying more than we give him credit for and Sigourney Weaver turns the effort into something challenging and committed.

Mar 18, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...generally fares better than its less-than-glowing reputation might’ve indicated.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 4, 2023

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Pam Smith

Alabama Forum

In short, the film is choppy with little or no flow in its delivery and does not leave you afraid of the dark.

May 4, 2023

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Audience Member

Underrated film in the series and I have yet to view the Assembly cut which is suppose to be better. It is really slow though that doesn’t pick up until the end but boy does it pick up. This is one bloody movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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J K

Underrated film that deserves far more respect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Benjamin D

not a joke this is one of the worst movies ever made

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Rick A

A horrible betrayal of the second movie that actually makes Aliens less watchable by its very existence. No likable characters, no compelling storylines, not a single redeeming feature. I wish it didn't exist.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Graham S

Recently rewatched all the Alien movies. I hadn't seen this for 20+ years and remembered disliking it and was going to skip it until I found out about all the issues in the making, and read some of what Nolan's opinion on it was. It's a lot better than I remember and as a fan of Fincher, you can recognise his fingerprints on it. I know he has disowned it, but it's there to see. The first half in particular is great. It's the closest of the three sequels to the original IMO.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Pedro Antonio O

O filme é mediano o terror volto mais a história é bem mais fraca

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Synopsis

Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the only survivor when she crash lands on Fiorina 161, a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet's maximum security prison. Once again, Ripley must face skepticism and the alien as it hunts down the prisoners and guards. Without weapons or modern technology of any kind, Ripley leads the men into battle against the terrifying creature.

Director: David Fincher
Producer: Ezra Swerdlow
Screenwriter: Larry Ferguson, David Giler, Walter Hill, Vincent Ward
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Brandywine Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.8M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: 70mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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