The Alamo (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, The Alamo is a western film directed by John Wayne, running about 167 minutes. “The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
Who’s in it. The Alamo stars John Wayne as Col. Davy Crockett, Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie, Laurence Harvey as Col. William Travis and Frankie Avalon as Smitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Alamo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alamo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alamo tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alamo (1960)?
- In US, The Alamo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Alamo worth watching?
- The Alamo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Alamo?
- The Alamo stars John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon and Patrick Wayne.
- When was The Alamo released?
- The Alamo was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.