Alias (2001)
A relentless double agent navigates gritty espionage, battling a criminal organization and her own deception.
Sydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon learning this, Sydney becomes a double agent for the real CIA.
How intense is Alias?
Alias is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Alias feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Alias
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Is Alias for you?
Is Alias scary?
Only a little. Alias has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Alias gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Alias sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Alias OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Alias?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Alias?
Alias is streaming on Disney+.
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