
Why watch Alien Nation
A strong, reliable pick for tonight. Delivers exactly what you'd expect from the genre with solid execution. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and let the opening scene pull you in — this one earns your evening. Expect the kind of story that lingers after the credits roll, the kind you'll want to text a friend about before bed. It isn't on a subscription service in your region right now, but rent, buy, or cinema options below will get you in the door.
— The What2Watch desk · US
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A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine.
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kevin20195.0Jun 20, 2025
"Alien Nation" is a very routine film that doesn't even attempt to add any additional layers to provide a sense of mystery or intrigue and it also isn't helped by a desperately predictable quality. You know from the beginning that William Harcourt is up to no good and even the series of murders is conveniently solved in a risible and problem free fashion. The film also has the feel of a television movie-of-the-week t…Show more
By the numbers
Rating
6.1/10
Runtime
1h 31m
Year
1988
Votes
333
Top cast

James Caan
Matthew Sykes

Mandy Patinkin
Samuel 'George' Francisco

Terence Stamp
William Harcourt

Kevyn Major Howard
Rudyard Kipling

Leslie Bevis
Cassandra

Peter Jason
Fedorchuk

Conrad Dunn
Quint

Jeff Kober
Joshua Strader

Roger Aaron Brown
Bill Tuggle

Francis X. McCarthy
Captain Warner

Brian Thompson
Trent Porter

Tony Perez
Alterez

Tony Simotes
Wiltey

Jade Calegory
Mark

Angela O'Neill
Kristin Sykes

















