Alex Strangelove (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Alex Strangelove is a comedy and drama film directed by Craig Johnson, running about 99 minutes. “Love can be confusing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.
Who’s in it. Alex Strangelove stars Daniel Doheny as Alex Truelove, Madeline Weinstein as Claire, Antonio Marziale as Elliott and Daniel Zolghadri as Dell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Alex Strangelove has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alex Strangelove page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alex Strangelove tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alex Strangelove (2018)?
- In US, Alex Strangelove is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alex Strangelove worth watching?
- Alex Strangelove holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alex Strangelove?
- Alex Strangelove stars Daniel Doheny, Madeline Weinstein, Antonio Marziale, Daniel Zolghadri and Nik Dodani.
- When was Alex Strangelove released?
- Alex Strangelove was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.