Alpha: The Right to Kill (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2019, Alpha: The Right to Kill is a crime film directed by Brillante Mendoza, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Set against the backdrop of the Philippines Government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, a SWAT-led police force launches an operation to arrest Abel, one of the biggest druglords in Manilla. Police Officer Espino and Elijah, a small-time pusher turned informant, provide the intelligence for the operation which quickly escalates into a violent and heavely-armed confrontation in the slums between the SWAT and Abel’s gang. Before the investigators arrive at the crime scene, Espino and Elijah walk off with Abel’s backpack full of money and methamphetamine.
Who’s in it. Alpha: The Right to Kill stars Allen Dizon, Elijah Filamor, Baron Geisler and Angela Cortez as Rhea.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alpha: The Right to Kill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alpha: The Right to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alpha: The Right to Kill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alpha: The Right to Kill (2019)?
- In US, Alpha: The Right to Kill is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alpha: The Right to Kill worth watching?
- Alpha: The Right to Kill holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alpha: The Right to Kill?
- Alpha: The Right to Kill stars Allen Dizon, Elijah Filamor, Baron Geisler and Angela Cortez.
- When was Alpha: The Right to Kill released?
- Alpha: The Right to Kill was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.