Alien (1979) is a science-fiction/horror film which was released in 1979. It was directed by British filmmaker and atheist Ridley Scott, who is also known for Blade Runner (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), Hannibal (2001), Matchstick Men (2003) and Robin Hood (2010). Alien received critical acclaim and was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one. It is also one of Ridley Scott's blockbusters grossing $104,931,801 over an $11million budget. Sequels followed including; Aliens, Alien3 and Alien Resurrection.