ER
Ellen Ripley
The Nostromo’s warrant officer. Careful about procedure and initially below Captain Dallas in command.
ClearStory FILM GUIDE
Alien1979
Know the crew. Follow the ship. Keep the creature hidden.
What you need to know
The commercial towing ship Nostromo is returning to Earth with seven crew members in hypersleep. Its computer, called Mother, wakes them after detecting a transmission from an unexplored moon. Company rules require them to investigate.
1 hour 57 minutesScience-fiction horrorFirst film in release order
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
AD
Arthur Dallas
Captain of the Nostromo and leader of the landing party.
LK
Kane
Executive officer who enters the derelict spacecraft.
AL
Lambert
Navigator and member of the landing party.
A
Ash
The ship’s science officer, strongly interested in the organism.
P&B
Parker and Brett
Engineers who maintain the ship and frequently argue about pay.
J
Jones
The ship’s cat; searching for him affects where crew members go.
DURING THE FILM
Recap as you go
Choose only a scene you have completed. If you are unsure, wait until you finish watching.
Optional story focusContains story details. Open after watching.
AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
This section contains major spoilers, including the ending.
Content note: Sustained horror, graphic creature violence, body horror, blood, death, strong language and flashing lights.
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