Alpha

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Alpha

PG-13

Released Aug 17, 2018

1h 37m

Adventure

Drama

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Young Keda tries to survive alone in the wilderness after he's left for dead during his first hunt with his Cro-Magnon tribe. He soon forms an unlikely alliance with a lone wolf that was abandoned by its pack. Facing overwhelming odds and nonstop danger, Keda and the wolf must now trek through a harsh and unforgiving landscape to make it home before winter.

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Critics Consensus

Well-acted and beautifully filmed, Alpha offers a canine-assisted epic adventure that blends rousing action with an extra helping of canine charm.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Parental difference of opinion is put to the test throughout. And there's a significant twist at the end that takes this 20,000-year-old story smack into the #MeToo moment.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 13, 2018

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

It's not so much a performance from Smit-Mcphee as a totally credible and unselfconscious demonstration of what it would be like to fight for your life against hunger and exposure

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 26, 2018

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Oliver Jones

Observer

It is difficult not to be impressed by much of what does arrive on screen.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 29, 2018

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

The film takes on a plastic, almost sterile feel, and the rugged landscape is less of a character, where it needs to be the center of the movie, especially since Alpha is in serious need of some star power

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Containing bits of Quest For Fire, The Revenant, Jeremiah Johnson, The Grey, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and maybe even a little bit of The Lion King, Alpha deftly mixes the survival, coming-of-age and shaggy dog genres to brilliant, mesmerizing effect.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 9, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The grandeur and scope throughout, obvious computer animation notwithstanding, leaves the viewer with a sense of awe.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 11, 2022

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ARNI S

Awesome movie my spouse and I enjoyed it immensely...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Shaunice D

Wow! The powerful dynamic of Man and Wolf! They didn't give up on each other. I absolutely love this movie 🍿. I was crying from Beginning to end. Mind-blowing, powerful, courageous, survival, loyalty, actions Speak louder than words, Trust, compassionate, Friendship, family, Spiritual, etc. Loved It!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Geraldine B

Movie with no dialogue needs no dialogue to draw you in to a brave old world. A very daring and bold cinematic offering. It leaves no emotion untouched as the actors brought their A game camera performance. Kodi Smit-McPhee makes you believe. He is one to watch. The wolf performace was also very above average. I enjoyed watching and taking their journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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SkyRo P

Kodi Smit-McPhee stars in the movie "Alpha," which presents a unique culture with its own distinct language. At first, the dialogue can be quite perplexing, as it often feels like the characters are communicating in a dog-like manner, using a dialect they've crafted themselves. However, the film is impressively directed, and once you start to grasp the underlying concepts, it becomes quite engaging. You can really see the emotions on the faces of both the parents and the children, which adds depth to their drama and action-packed journey, allowing viewers to connect with their powerful interactions. The cinematography is exceptional, effectively immersing the audience in this vibrant world. The filmmakers did a remarkable job of bringing it to life, making you feel like you were part of the experience, whether you intended to be or not. You find yourself drawn in from the very beginning, captivated by the meticulous craftsmanship of the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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Jean D

AT first frustrated with language ,not knowing what they are saying ,but emotions shown by father and mother were know by the heart of the situation. Love of the wolf and young was delightful to watch and the end of the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Ziz D

THIS IS A MOVIE ABOUT ME!!! IM THE ALPHA.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Albert Hughes

Director

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Keda

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Tau

Marcin Kowalczyk

Sigma

Jens Hultén

Xi

Natassia Malthe

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Alpha: Official Clip - A Peace Offering

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Alpha: Official Clip - Bonding with a Wolf

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Alpha: Official Clip - Man's Best Friend

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Alpha: Official Clip - Bison Hunting

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Alpha: Official Clip - Feast for the Vultures

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Alpha: Official Clip - Trapped Under Ice

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Alpha: Official Clip - First Game of Fetch

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Alpha: Official Clip - Black Panther vs. White Wolf

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Alpha: Official Clip - Back to the Pack

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Alpha: Official Clip - Wolf Puppies

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Synopsis

Young Keda tries to survive alone in the wilderness after he's left for dead during his first hunt with his Cro-Magnon tribe. He soon forms an unlikely alliance with a lone wolf that was abandoned by its pack. Facing overwhelming odds and nonstop danger, Keda and the wolf must now trek through a harsh and unforgiving landscape to make it home before winter.

Director: Albert Hughes
Producer: Andrew Rona, Albert Hughes
Screenwriter: Dan Wiedenhaupt
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Studio 8
Rating: PG-13 (Some Intense Peril)
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 17, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.9M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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