Alleged (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2010, Alleged is a drama, romance and history film directed by Tom Hines, running about 91 minutes. “Some lies just have to be told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alleged is a romantic drama based on events occurring behind the scenes and outside the courtroom of the famous Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925. Charles Anderson, a talented young reporter, feels trapped working for his deceased father's weekly newspaper and living in a tiny town (Dayton, TN) in steep decline. Seeing the "Monkey Trial" as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break into the journalistic big leagues, Charles manages to insert himself into the middle of the "Trial of the Century." Once in the midst of this staged event, however, he is torn between his love for the more principled Rose, his fiancée, and the escalating moral compromises that he is asked to make as the eager protégé of H.L. Mencken, America's most colorful and influential columnist.
Who’s in it. Alleged stars Nathan West as Charles Anderson, Colm Meaney as H.L. Mencken, Brian Dennehy as Clarence Darrow and Fred Dalton Thompson as William Jennings Bryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Alleged has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alleged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alleged tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alleged (2010)?
- In US, Alleged is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alleged worth watching?
- Alleged holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alleged?
- Alleged stars Nathan West, Colm Meaney, Brian Dennehy, Fred Dalton Thompson and Ashley Johnson.
- When was Alleged released?
- Alleged was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.