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Alpha (2018)

Film · 1h 37m · Rated PG-13

Adventure, Drama

A young hunter's gritty, epic journey home forges an atmospheric bond with an unexpected ally.

A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on YouTube (free).

Alpha parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and no swearing.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is Alpha scary?
Only a little. Alpha has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Alpha?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Alpha rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Alpha about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.

Cast and crew

Directed byAlbert Hughes
StarringKodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk, Jens Hultén, Natassia Malthe, Spencer Bogaert

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