The Alibi (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.7

The Alibi poster

Released in 2006, The Alibi is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kurt Mattila, running about 90 minutes. “We keep your private life private.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Con man Ray Elliot decides to leave crime behind to start a company that sells fake alibis to clients who have been unfaithful to their significant others. It seems that the streetwise Ray has found his calling, until he unexpectedly becomes a murder suspect in a case involving one of his most influential customers. Now, as the police and an assassin called "The Mormon" track Ray, he and his attractive assistant, Lola, must clear their own names.

Who’s in it. The Alibi stars Steve Coogan as Ray Elliot, Rebecca Romijn as Lola Davis, Selma Blair as Adelle and James Brolin as Bob Hatch, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Alibi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $138.7K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alibi page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Alibi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Alibi (2006)?
In GB, The Alibi is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Alibi worth watching?
The Alibi holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Alibi?
The Alibi stars Steve Coogan, Rebecca Romijn, Selma Blair, James Brolin and Sam Elliott.
When was The Alibi released?
The Alibi was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.