Alexander (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2004, Alexander is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 175 minutes. “The greatest legend of all was real” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Who’s in it. Alexander stars Colin Farrell as Alexander, Angelina Jolie as Olympias, Val Kilmer as Philip and Jared Leto as Hephaistion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alexander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $167.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Alexander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alexander 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alexander (2004)?
- In US, Alexander is available to 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 Alexander worth watching?
- Alexander holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alexander?
- Alexander stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
- When was Alexander released?
- Alexander was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.