Where can I watch The Alternate (2000)?

In US, The Alternate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Alternate worth watching?

The Alternate holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Alternate?

The Alternate stars Eric Roberts, Bryan Genesse, John Beck, Michael Madsen and Ice-T.

When was The Alternate released?

The Alternate was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.

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The Alternate (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 2.5

Released in 2000, The Alternate is an action and thriller film directed by Sam Firstenberg, running about 95 minutes. “Kill the President, kill the hostages, escape. A great idea!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The President of the United States, in the midst of negative public opinion, is kidnapped while attending a charity function. However, this is all part of a plan to boost his ratings, the 'kidnappers' being a CIA black ops team. It seems like a great idea until the leader of the black ops decides he can make it away with the ransom money himself, but one of his team has other ideas.

Who’s in it. The Alternate stars Eric Roberts as The Replacement, Bryan Genesse as The Leader, John Beck as President Fallbrook and Michael Madsen as Agent Briggs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Alternate has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alternate page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Alternate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Alternate (2000)?: In US, The Alternate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Alternate worth watching?: The Alternate holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Alternate?: The Alternate stars Eric Roberts, Bryan Genesse, John Beck, Michael Madsen and Ice-T.
When was The Alternate released?: The Alternate was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.