Alpha Dog (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, Alpha Dog is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Nick Cassavetes, running about 122 minutes. “One crime. 38 witnesses. No way back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He's the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don't go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his 'gang' kidnap Jake's 15 year old brother and holds him hostage. Problem now is what to do with 'stolen boy?'
Who’s in it. Alpha Dog stars Emile Hirsch as Johnny Truelove, Bruce Willis as Sonny Truelove, Amanda Seyfried as Julie Beckley and Justin Timberlake as Frankie Ballenbacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Alpha Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.4M at the box office.
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 Alpha Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alpha Dog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alpha Dog (2006)?
- In US, Alpha Dog 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 Alpha Dog worth watching?
- Alpha Dog holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alpha Dog?
- Alpha Dog stars Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis, Amanda Seyfried, Justin Timberlake and Shawn Hatosy.
- When was Alpha Dog released?
- Alpha Dog was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.