Alamo Bay (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, Alamo Bay is a drama film directed by Louis Malle, running about 98 minutes. “Alamo Bay. A place where everyone risked everything for a piece of the American Dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A despondent Vietnam veteran in danger of losing his livelihood is pushed to the edge when he sees Vietnamese immigrants moving into the fishing industry in a Texas bay town.
Who’s in it. Alamo Bay stars Amy Madigan as Glory, Ed Harris as Shang, Ho Nguyen as Dinh and Donald Moffat as Wally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alamo Bay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Alamo Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alamo Bay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alamo Bay (1985)?
- In US, Alamo Bay is available to 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 Alamo Bay worth watching?
- Alamo Bay holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alamo Bay?
- Alamo Bay stars Amy Madigan, Ed Harris, Ho Nguyen, Donald Moffat and Truyen V. Tran.
- When was Alamo Bay released?
- Alamo Bay was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.