Alpha (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Alpha is a drama and adventure film directed by Albert Hughes, running about 97 minutes. “Leaders are born from survival” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.
Who’s in it. Alpha stars Kodi Smit-McPhee as Keda, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Tau, Marcin Kowalczyk as Sigma and Jens Hultén as Xi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Alpha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core 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 Alpha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alpha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alpha (2018)?
- In US, Alpha is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Alpha worth watching?
- Alpha holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alpha?
- Alpha stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk, Jens Hultén and Natassia Malthe.
- When was Alpha released?
- Alpha was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.