Alexander (2004)
A young king's epic conquests across ancient lands reveal the intimate costs of boundless ambition.
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
How intense is Alexander?
Alexander has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Alexander feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Alexander
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Is Alexander for you?
Is Alexander scary?
No. Alexander is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Alexander gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Alexander sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Alexander OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Alexander?
Alexander runs 2h 56m.
Where can I stream Alexander?
Alexander is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Alexander have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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