Half-Life: Alyx (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Half-Life: Alyx is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Gabe Newell, running about 103 minutes. “...unless you were to take matters into your own hands.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Half-Life: Alyx is set five years before Half-Life 2, in which protagonist Gordon Freeman wakes from a mysterious 20-year stasis to find Earth colonized by an alien empire called the Combine. Alyx Vance is the daughter of Gordon’s former colleague, and she’s one of Gordon’s most capable companions. Now, in Alyx, she’s the protagonist — a member of an anti-Combine resistance that sees Gordon Freeman as nearly mythical. When her father Eli is captured, she learns about a secret Combine superweapon, which turns out to be more complicated than it seems.
Who’s in it. Half-Life: Alyx stars Ozioma Akagha as Alyx Vance, James Moses Black as Dr. Eli Vance, Rhys Darby as Russell and Tony Todd as Vortigaunts, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half-Life: Alyx page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half-Life: Alyx tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half-Life: Alyx (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half-Life: Alyx change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Half-Life: Alyx?
- Half-Life: Alyx stars Ozioma Akagha, James Moses Black, Rhys Darby, Tony Todd and Mike Shapiro.
- When was Half-Life: Alyx released?
- Half-Life: Alyx was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.