Alexander the Great (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, Alexander the Great is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Robert Rossen, running about 136 minutes. “The colossus who conquered the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An engrossing spectacle set in the 4th-century BC, in which Alexander of Greece leads his troops forth, conquering all of the known world, in the belief that the Greek way of thinking will bring enlightenment to people. The son of the barbaric and ruthless King Philip of Macedonia, Alexander achieved glory in his short but remarkable life.
Who’s in it. Alexander the Great stars Richard Burton as Alexander, Fredric March as Philip of Macedonia, Claire Bloom as Barsine and Barry Jones as Aristotle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alexander the Great has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel 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 Alexander the Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alexander the Great 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 the Great (1956)?
- In US, Alexander the Great is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , 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 Alexander the Great worth watching?
- Alexander the Great 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 the Great?
- Alexander the Great stars Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Barry Jones and Harry Andrews.
- When was Alexander the Great released?
- Alexander the Great was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.