Feofan
Good shots, awful plot
Reviewed on October 29, 2018
Alpha(2018)
Leaders are born from survival
6.6(2,815)1h 37m2018-08-17
AdventureDrama
Alpha Synopsis
In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.
Alpha (2018) is a adventure and drama film directed by Albert Hughes, released on August 17, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk and Jens Hultén. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 2,815 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Hughes
- Writers:
- Albert Hughes, Dan Wiedenhaupt
- Producers:
- Andrew Rona, Albert Hughes
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Gschlacht
- Production:
- Studio 8, Columbia Pictures, Fosun Pictures
- Budget:
- $51,000,000
- Revenue:
- $99,630,675
- Status:
- Released
Alpha (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Alpha before you stream it.
Alpha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kodi Smit-McPhee
as Keda
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
as Tau
Marcin Kowalczyk
as Sigma
Jens Hultén
as Xi
Natassia Malthe
as Rho
Spencer Bogaert
as Kappa
Mercedes de la Zerda
as Nu
Leonor Varela
as Shaman Woman
Priya Rajaratnam
as Huntress (uncredited)
- Nashon Douglas
Nashon Douglas
as Lion Tribe #3 (uncredited)
Michael Kruse-Dahl
as Lion Tribe #4 (uncredited)
Kyle Glenn Thomas
as Lion Tribe #9 (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Albert Hughes, written by Albert Hughes and Dan Wiedenhaupt, produced by Andrew Rona and Albert Hughes.
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Alpha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 2,815 ratings.
GenerationofSwine
10/10It deserved a better showing at the box office, and I really want to give credit to Hughes on putting all of this together with an eye for some of the early traditions of early man. He clearly did enough homework to keep it true to the period while still making the film entertaining. I do however think the subtitles didn't help the box office showing at all, but added to the realism of the film over all. Kodi…
Reviewed on January 14, 2023
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Alpha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alpha online?
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Alpha (2018) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Alpha?
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The main cast of Alpha (2018) includes Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk, Jens Hultén and Natassia Malthe. The film was directed by Albert Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alpha released?
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Alpha was released on August 17, 2018 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Alpha worth watching?
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Alpha (2018) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 2,815 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Alpha?
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Yes. The official Alpha trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.