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Alpha (2018)

“Leaders are born from survival”

6.6/10 · 2,831 votes 1h 37m pg-13 AdventureDrama

#180 of 328 films from 2018 #910 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Albert Hughes · Written by Albert Hughes, Dan Wiedenhaupt

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Overview

In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.

Cast

Kodi Smit-McPheeas Keda
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannessonas Tau
Marcin Kowalczykas Sigma
Jens Hulténas Xi
Natassia Maltheas Rho
Spencer Bogaertas Kappa
Mercedes de la Zerdaas Nu
Leonor Varelaas Shaman Woman
Priya Rajaratnamas Huntress (uncredited)
Nashon Douglasas Lion Tribe #3 (uncredited)
Michael Kruse-Dahlas Lion Tribe #4 (uncredited)
Kyle Glenn Thomasas Lion Tribe #9 (uncredited)
Nestor de la Zerdaas Solutrean Hunter #1 (uncredited)
Louis Layas Solutrean Hunter #2 (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateAugust 17, 2018
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAdventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$51,000,000
Box office$99,630,675 (2.0× budget)
IMDbtt4244998

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Questions

How long is Alpha?
Alpha runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Alpha worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 2,831 votes, which places it #180 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 45%) and #910 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Alpha?
Alpha was directed by Albert Hughes. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Menace II Society (1993), The Book of Eli (2010), From Hell (2001).
Who stars in Alpha?
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Keda; Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Tau; Marcin Kowalczyk as Sigma; Jens Hultén as Xi; Natassia Malthe as Rho; Spencer Bogaert as Kappa.
What is Alpha rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alpha?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33236.

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