Crime,Science Fiction,Thriller
United States of America
Alien Nation is a science fiction film that was released in 1988. The movie is set in the year 1991, three years after the Newcomers arrived on Earth. These beings are humanoid aliens who were slaves in their home planet, and their arrival on Earth was due to their liberation. However, upon their arrival, the Newcomers were put in quarantine and placed in special districts in Los Angeles.
The film's main plot revolves around a Newcomer detective named Sam Francisco (played by Mandy Patinkin) who is partnered up with a human detective named Matthew Sykes (played by James Caan) to solve a murder case. The victim was a Newcomer, and the case takes them on a journey to uncover a dangerous drug trafficking operation that involves both humans and Newcomers.
As Sam and Sykes work together, they slowly develop a friendship despite their initial animosity towards each other. Sam introduces Sykes to Newcomer culture, and in turn, Sykes teaches Sam about human culture. Together, they must navigate through human prejudice towards the Newcomers, and eventually, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy both their worlds.
Alien Nation is not just a sci-fi action movie, but it also tackles issues of racism, discrimination, and acceptance. The film spawned a franchise that included a television series, TV movies, and a reboot film, all of which displayed the integration of Newcomers into human society.
