Alex & the List (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Alex & the List is a comedy and romance film directed by Harris Goldberg, running about 112 minutes. “Every woman has a list, she just wrote it down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex, a lovable, unassuming dog trainer is in love with a great woman - Katherine - smart, talented, from a good family. Katherine adores Alex's quirky sense of humor, honesty and capacity to listen. Having decided to pop the question, Alex is blindsided when Katherine produces a detailed list of well-thought-out "improvements" she feels will tweak Alex on their way to becoming the ideal couple. Alex instinctively rejects the suggestion that he needs to change anything. But with the threat of a new competitor, Alex decides to "do the list." Guided by a coterie of friends that include: Dave, Alex's loyal childhood buddy, best female friend Lily, her husband Michael, and their 8 year old son, Nicky, Alex's journey has him reconsider and question his beliefs, values and world.
Who’s in it. Alex & the List stars Patrick Fugit as Alex Buckingham, Jennifer Morrison as Katherine Stern, Karen Gillan as Lily and Aaron Staton as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Alex & the List has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alex & the List page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alex & the List tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alex & the List (2018)?
- In US, Alex & the List is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alex & the List worth watching?
- Alex & the List holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alex & the List?
- Alex & the List stars Patrick Fugit, Jennifer Morrison, Karen Gillan, Aaron Staton and Eddie Kaye Thomas.
- When was Alex & the List released?
- Alex & the List was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.