Alien
“In space no one can hear you scream.”
Where to watch Alien in Canada
Alien is streaming on Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 May 2026.
About Alien
Alien is a 1979 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and Veronica Cartwright. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 16,334 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Alien in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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Overview
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Alien in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Alien on Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Alien on Netflix?+
Alien is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel.
How long is Alien?+
Alien has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who stars in Alien?+
Alien stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt.
When did Alien come out?+
Alien is a 1979 movie directed by Ridley Scott.
What genre is Alien?+
Alien is Horror and Science Fiction film.
Who directed Alien?+
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott.
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