Alex Cross (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Alex Cross is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Rob Cohen, running about 101 minutes. “Don't Ever Cross Alex Cross” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex Cross, a genius homicide detective/psychologist is trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family out of the line of fire. As he mulls over accepting a job with the FBI, he is told that a friend has been murdered and he vows to track down the killer. Soon, he and his team are forced to match wits with a psychotic contract killer, who displays a disturbing commitment towards seeing his job through.
Who’s in it. Alex Cross stars Tyler Perry as Dr. Alex Cross, Edward Burns as Tommy Kane, Matthew Fox as Picasso and Rachel Nichols as Monica Ashe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Alex Cross has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $30.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Alex Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alex Cross 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 Alex Cross (2012)?
- In US, Alex Cross is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax 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 Alex Cross worth watching?
- Alex Cross holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alex Cross?
- Alex Cross stars Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols and Carmen Ejogo.
- When was Alex Cross released?
- Alex Cross was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.