Alex(1993)
Alex has two great loves. To win one, she must lose the other.
Alex Synopsis
It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
Alex (1993) is a drama film directed by Megan Simpson Huberman, released on May 7, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lauren Jackson, Josh Picker, Chris Haywood and Cathy Godbold. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Megan Simpson Huberman
- Writers:
- Ken Catran
- Producers:
- Phil Gerlach, Tom Parkinson
- Cinematographer:
- Donald Duncan
- Composer:
- Todd Hunter
- Production:
- Total Film & Television, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Alex Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson
as Alex Archer
- Josh Picker
Josh Picker
as Andy
Chris Haywood
as Mr. Jack
Cathy Godbold
as Maggie Benton
Elizabeth Hawthorne
as Mrs. Benton
Bruce Phillips
as Mr. Archer
Grant Tilly
as Mr. Upjohn
- Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith
as Mr. Benton
Mark Wright
as Male Commentator
Key crew
Directed by Megan Simpson Huberman, written by Ken Catran, produced by Phil Gerlach and Tom Parkinson.
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Alex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Alex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alex online?
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Alex (1993) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Alex?
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The main cast of Alex (1993) includes Lauren Jackson, Josh Picker, Chris Haywood, Cathy Godbold and Elizabeth Hawthorne. The film was directed by Megan Simpson Huberman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alex released?
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Alex was released on May 7, 1993 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Alex worth watching?
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Alex (1993) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.