Official movie poster for Alpha Dog (2006), a crime drama film

Alpha Dog(2006)

One crime. 38 witnesses. No way back.

6.7(1,555)2h 2m2006-01-27
CrimeDramaThriller

Alpha Dog Synopsis

Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He's the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don't go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his 'gang' kidnap Jake's 15 year old brother and hold him hostage.

Alpha Dog (2006) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Nick Cassavetes, released on January 27, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis, Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,555 ratings.

Director:
Nick Cassavetes
Writers:
Nick Cassavetes
Producers:
Sidney Kimmel, Chuck Pacheco
Cinematographer:
Robert Fraisse
Composer:
Aaron Zigman
Production:
A-Mark Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Capitol Films, VIP 2 Medienfonds
Budget:
$9,500,000
Revenue:
$32,400,000
Status:
Released

Alpha Dog (2006) Trailer

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Alpha Dog Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,555 ratings.

J4stringthang

OK Timberlake fans and haters alike, Calm Down! Largely regarded as "you know, that movie with Timberlake in it." Alpha Dog was enjoyable. And Timberlake did a great job. He is definitely all grown up now. A strong supporting cast of Sharon Stone and Bruce Willis sure didn't hurt. I loved how the cast worked so good together. They were very believable. The movie did a great job of showing us just how crazy and out…

Reviewed on February 6, 2014

DoryDarko

10/10

Going into this film, I had no idea what it was about, only that it was based on a true story. And the more I think about this fact, the truth behind it all, the more it saddens me. The story that unfolded before my eyes last night is not one I'm likely to forget anytime soon. The characters, as I understand, are eerily like the real life people depicted, and all of the actors have done a great job terrifying me,…

Reviewed on February 19, 2017

John Chard

7/10

You ever have that dream: the one where you did something... You don't know why, but you can never go back? Alpha Dog is a filmic interpretation of the real life Jesse James Hollywood/Nicholas Markowitz case of 2000. We are in the company of young dope dealers, a group of wannabe gangsters who ultimately are way out of their depth, whose decisions are so moronically misguided they form the basis for what is the…

Reviewed on July 15, 2019

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Alpha Dog – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Alpha Dog online?

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Alpha Dog (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Alpha Dog?

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The main cast of Alpha Dog (2006) includes Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis, Amanda Seyfried, Justin Timberlake and Shawn Hatosy. The film was directed by Nick Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Alpha Dog released?

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Alpha Dog was released on January 27, 2006 and runs for 2h 2m.

Is Alpha Dog worth watching?

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Alpha Dog (2006) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,555 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Alpha Dog?

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Yes. The official Alpha Dog trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.