Alien Nation (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Alien Nation is a 1988 action sci-fi film directed by Graham Baker, starring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $32.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Graham Baker
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alien Nation About?
The premise of Alien Nation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this sci-fi action film, detectives Matt Sykes and George Hanson investigate a series of crimes that lead them to uncover a dangerous gang. Their pursuit reveals a clandestine movement of extraterrestrial refugees seeking justice within human society, leading to a complex and escalating conflict. The detectives must navigate a web of deceit and prejudice as they attempt to maintain order and uncover the truth behind the growing unrest.
Alien Nation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police
- buddy cop
- investigation
- buddy movie
- alien
- partner
- discrimination
- police officer
- alien race
- sole black character dies cliche
- buddy
- pay phone
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- scene of the crime
- low budget sci fi movie
- reference to rambo saga
- fictional drug
- buddy cop movie
- human alien relationship
- tv news
- convenience store robbery
- armed robbery
- alien species
- cop killer
- fire fight
- officer down
- loss of partner
- drug use
- answering machine message
- murder investigation
- dead body
- witness interview
- crooked businessman
- male bonding
- hangover
- alien remains
- throwing car keys into water
- narcotic
- drug lab
- drug deal
- killed by broken neck
- police officer's neck broken
- henchman
- stealing a police car
- head on collision
- metamorphosis
- rolling down stairs
- police helicopter
- car keys
- dark comedy
- lapd los angeles police department
Alien Nation Cast
James Caan leads the cast, with Mandy Patinkin. Directed by Graham Baker.
- Director Graham Baker
Alien Nation Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Alien Nation 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Alien Nation Plot Summary
What happens in Alien Nation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds in Los Angeles during the year 1991. Three years prior, an alien vessel made a crash landing on Earth, revealing itself to be home to 300,000 “Newcomers,” an extraterrestrial workforce stranded with no means to return to their home planet. Initially quarantined, these beings were eventually allowed to coexist alongside humans in the LA area.
Full summary
The whole story of Alien Nation, scene by scene
Alien Nation Box Office
Alien Nation grossed $32.2 million worldwide. $25.2 million came from the US and Canada and $6.9 million (22%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.2M
- US & Canada
- $25.2M
- International
- $6.9M
How Well Do You Know Alien Nation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the movie Alien Nation take place?
Cars in Alien Nation
51 cars on screen, including the 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Main role -
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1980 Chevrolet Citation Minor role -
1977 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Minor role
Alien Nation Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Future Tense” and “Чужая нация”.
- Also known as
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- Future Tense
- Чужая нация
- Alien Nation - Spacecop L.A. 1991
- Alien nación
- Spacecop L.A. 1991
- Futur immédiat
- Los Angeles 1991
- Извънземна нация
- Földönkívüli zsaru
- Lebkouni
- Os novos Invasores
- エイリアン・ネイション
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- Națiunea extraterestră
- De mystiske fremmede
- Muukalaiset
- 异形帝国
- Obcy przybysze
- Missão Alien
- חקירה בעיר זרה
- Нация пришельцев
- Misión Aliens
- 에이리언 네이션
- Нації прибульців
- Yabancılar
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Alien Nation FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Alien Nation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alien Nation?
Alien Nation runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Alien Nation released?
Alien Nation was released on October 7, 1988.
Who directed Alien Nation?
Alien Nation was directed by Graham Baker.
More films by Graham Baker Who is in the cast of Alien Nation?
Alien Nation stars James Caan and Mandy Patinkin.
How much did Alien Nation make at the box office?
Alien Nation grossed $32.2 million worldwide ($25.2 million domestic, $6.9 million international).
How is Alien Nation rated?
Alien Nation has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Alien Nation have a post-credit scene?
No. Alien Nation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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