Movies like Alien Nation

They Live offers a blend of science fiction and sociopolitical satire, presenting a story where a drifter discovers that the ruling class are actually aliens controlling humanity. If you enjoyed the undercover aspects and the social allegories of Alien Nation, They Live will resonate with you.

District 9 merges sci-fi with social commentary, much like Alien Nation does. Set in an alternate timeline, the movie explores themes of xenophobia and segregation between humans and alien refugees. It's recommended for viewers who appreciate a thought-provoking narrative alongside their extraterrestrial encounters.

Set in a crime-ridden future Los Angeles, Predator 2 features a streetwise cop battling an alien hunter. Although more action-focused, it shares the urban sci-fi setting and the clash between human and alien cultures that fans of Alien Nation would enjoy.

Enemy Mine delves into the uneasy alliance formed between a human and an alien stranded together on a hostile planet. The film's focus on understanding and overcoming differences is a central theme that it shares with Alien Nation.

Cocoon combines the discovery of benevolent aliens with heartfelt human drama. Audiences who appreciate the interspecies interactions and the mystery unfolding in Alien Nation might also find Cocoon's story of friendship and rejuvenation quite endearing.

Although Bright is centered around fantasy creatures rather than aliens, its depiction of an alternate Los Angeles where humans coexist with magical beings touches on similar themes of prejudice and partnership across different species, akin to the dynamic in Alien Nation.

This film tells the story of an alien with the appearance of a black human who crash-lands on Earth. The juxtaposition of alien life with urban society and themes of immigration in The Brother from Another Planet align closely with those explored in Alien Nation.