Alchemy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, Alchemy is a comedy and romance film directed by Evan Oppenheimer, running about 86 minutes. “love doesn't always compute” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Can an university computer scientist (Cavanagh) make a woman fall in love with his interactive computer before she succumbs to a well-known professor?
Who’s in it. Alchemy stars Tom Cavanagh as Mal Downey, Sarah Chalke as Samantha Rose, James Barbour as Dr. Troy Rollins and Michael Ian Black as Jerry (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Alchemy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alchemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alchemy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alchemy (2005)?
- In US, Alchemy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alchemy worth watching?
- Alchemy holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Alchemy?
- Alchemy stars Tom Cavanagh, Sarah Chalke, James Barbour, Michael Ian Black and Nadia Dajani.
- When was Alchemy released?
- Alchemy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.