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Alien: Covenant

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
277K
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Alien: Covenant (2017)
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must attempt a harrowing escape.The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must attempt a harrowing escape.The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must attempt a harrowing escape.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
277K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
596
273
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Dan O'Bannon(based on characters created by)
    • Ronald Shusett(based on characters created by)
    • Jack Paglen(story by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Katherine Waterston
    • Billy Crudup
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Dan O'Bannon(based on characters created by)
    • Ronald Shusett(based on characters created by)
    • Jack Paglen(story by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Katherine Waterston
    • Billy Crudup
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.2KUser reviews
    • 591Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 13 nominations

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    Alien: Covenant
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    Let Me Out
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    "She Won't Go Quietly"
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    "She Won't Go Quietly"
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    How 'Alien' Inspired Ridley Scott on "Raised by Wolves"
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    How 'Alien' Inspired Ridley Scott on "Raised by Wolves"
    Ridley Scott and 'Alien: Covenant' Cast Tackle Tough Questions
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    Ridley Scott and 'Alien: Covenant' Cast Tackle Tough Questions
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    Demián Bichir in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Katherine Waterston in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Demián Bichir and Katherine Waterston in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz, and Benjamin Rigby in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Ridley Scott and Katherine Waterston in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Ridley Scott in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Goran D. Kleut in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Danny McBride and Katherine Waterston in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Katherine Waterston in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Goran D. Kleut in Alien: Covenant (2017)
    Michael Fassbender in Alien: Covenant (2017)

    Top cast

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    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • David…
    Katherine Waterston
    Katherine Waterston
    • Daniels
    Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup
    • Oram
    Danny McBride
    Danny McBride
    • Tennessee
    Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir
    • Lope
    • (as Demian Bichir)
    Carmen Ejogo
    Carmen Ejogo
    • Karine
    Jussie Smollett
    Jussie Smollett
    • Ricks
    Callie Hernandez
    Callie Hernandez
    • Upworth
    Amy Seimetz
    Amy Seimetz
    • Faris
    Nathaniel Dean
    Nathaniel Dean
    • Hallett
    Alexander England
    Alexander England
    • Ankor
    Benjamin Rigby
    Benjamin Rigby
    • Ledward
    Uli Latukefu
    Uli Latukefu
    • Cole
    Tess Haubrich
    Tess Haubrich
    • Rosenthal
    Lorelei King
    Lorelei King
    • Voice of 'Mother'
    • (voice)
    Goran D. Kleut
    Goran D. Kleut
    • Xenomorph…
    Andrew Crawford
    • Neomorph
    Javier Botet
    Javier Botet
    • Xenomorph
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Dan O'Bannon(based on characters created by)
      • Ronald Shusett(based on characters created by)
      • Jack Paglen(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      On November 27, 2015, director Ridley Scott announced that this film would be the second (following Prometheus (2012)) in a new Alien trilogy that will take place closer to, and lead up to, the original Alien (1979) film. He later suggested that there may even be a fourth prequel film. However, the future of the series became uncertain after the purchase of 20th Century Fox by Disney in December 2017. The next film, tentatively titled 'Alien: Awakening', was set to enter preproduction that same month, but according to some sources, the project was shelved indefinitely. The commercial underperformance of Alien: Covenant as well as its lukewarm reception by critics and fans were named as reasons, although no official statements were made by Disney. In early 2019, however, the script called Alien: Awakening was actively being written, and Untitled Alien Prequel was officially in production as of 2022.
    • Goofs
      During the opening act, the Covenant is damaged by a shockwave after Mother detects a "neutrino storm". Nutrinos are nearly massless particles which so rarely interact with other material that they commonly pass though the entire Earth without ever causing a reaction. They could not damage the ship as portrayed in the film. However, the ship wasn't damaged by a neutrino storm at all, but by (as the crew puts it) a "highly charged shockwave from a stellar ignition" (e.g. a supernova) and/or a "spontaneous stellar flare". A neutrino burst is merely something that occurs during a stellar ignition event but is not the cause of the event or any resulting shockwaves from it.
    • Quotes

      David: [speaking to Walter before he reaches for his knife] It's your choice now, brother. Them or me. Serve in heaven... or reign in hell. Which is it to be?

    • Crazy credits
      The 20th Century Fox logo is in a shade of dark blue-gray.
    • Alternate versions
      Chinese version was heavily edited to get an approval from film censor's office. Beside violent scenes, almost any scene with an Alien was cut/shortened so you can barely see the creatures. The kiss between David and Walter was removed as well.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Express: Episode #15.1 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from Alien
      Written by Jerry Goldsmith

    User reviews2.2K

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    Top review
    5/10
    Disappointing
    'Alien' is still to this day a tense, shocking suspenseful and frightening masterpiece, one of my favourites of the genre. The bigger and bolder 'Aliens' is one of those rare sequels that is every bit as good as its predecessor. Both are two of my favourite films and the character of Ripley is one of the most iconic female characters in film. 'Alien 3' and 'Resurrection' had their issues but to me weren't that bad, while 'Prometheus' had some fine elements while also some major flaws.

    My thoughts on 'Alien: Covenant' is fairly similar to my ones on 'Prometheus'. Not as bad as led to believe (having read reviews that were mostly mixed to negative), but could have been much better considering the brilliance of 'Alien' and 'Aliens'. With a good cast, and with the involvement of a hit and miss but talented (especially visually) director Ridley Scott, 'Alien: Covenant' could and should have been far better. Some undeniable strengths here, at the same 'Alien: Covenant' also commits the same faults as 'Prometheus', and makes even more of the mistake of having little point to it other than providing a few necessary answers to loose ends from 'Prometheus'.

    Lets start with 'Alien: Covenant's' strengths. Even when the writing and story weren't up to snuff, Scott's films always looked visually beautiful. 'Alien: Covenant' is not an exception. The settings look tremendous, of sheer beauty and with a real eeriness, the cinematography complements it perfectly and is often powerfully arresting and most of the special effects (apart from the disappointingly cheap-looking ones for the xenomorph) are a feast for the eye. Scott's direction has moments where it is superb, if more in the visuals and spectacle than the narrative.

    Jed Kurzel's music score is hauntingly unsettling and recalls one fondly of the music in the original film by Jerry Goldsmith. There are a few scary moments (though this doesn't come consistently) and credit is due for providing much needed answers to questions that were on people's lips after watching 'Prometheus'.

    Of a pretty good cast, considering what they had to work with, Michael Fassbender's commandingly and intensely acted dual role is the standout. Katherine Waterston brings steel and vulnerability, yet another performance demonstrating why she is one to watch, and surprisingly Danny McBride succeeds in trying to fully form his character rather than be annoying or looking stoned. Billy Crudup also tries his best with little to do.

    However, genuine tension and suspense is replaced by monster/alien action and attempts at character motivations. Sadly too much of the monster/alien action is not that exciting and only sporadically scary, cheapened by at times excessive and gratuitous gore (by far the goriest and bloodiest of the 'Alien' franchise and the approach felt a little out of place). On top of that the characters (in a film where there is too many of them in the first place) are very thinly sketched rather than fully formed and of the lot only Tennessee, Walter and David properly raise above forgettable, David especially being pretty splendidly drawn actually. The constant frustrating decision making from most of the characters also prevents one from properly connecting to them.

    Script is also often very weak, even more rambling and cliché ridden than that of 'Prometheus', with philosophising and thrown in references to the likes of Wagner and Michaelangelo that gives a sense that the film wasn't sure of its identity. The story suffers from dull pacing and from being over-stuffed of too many ideas not done enough with. By the time the big reveal came it leaves one with a so what feel, due to it being so obvious too early on, and there is far too much of a you have seen it all before vibe.

    In conclusion, tries hard and there's no doubting that a lot of work went into the visual aesthetics and the acting but 'Alien: Covenant' should have been much more. Certainly not awful but a disappointment. 5/10 Bethany Cox
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    FAQ23

    • Are there any additional scenes or short films for Alien Covenant?
    • How can David not know how long it will take to get to the Engineer homeworld? How can he know their destination, but not know either how far away it is, or how fast the ship can travel?
    • Why did the crew land on the planet in water?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prometheus 2
    • Filming locations
      • Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Scott Free Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $97,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $74,262,031
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,160,621
      • May 21, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $240,891,763
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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