Alex (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, Alex is a drama film directed by Megan Simpson Huberman, running about 90 minutes. “Alex has two great loves. To win one, she must lose the other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
Who’s in it. Alex stars Lauren Jackson as Alex Archer, Josh Picker as Andy, Chris Haywood as Mr. Jack and Cathy Godbold as Maggie Benton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Alex has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alex (1993)?
- In US, Alex is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alex worth watching?
- Alex holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alex?
- Alex stars Lauren Jackson, Josh Picker, Chris Haywood, Cathy Godbold and Elizabeth Hawthorne.