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Alexander

Play trailer Poster for Alexander R,  2004,  2h 45m,  History/ Drama/ Biography/ Adventure/ War Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 16% 199 Reviews Tomatometer 35% 100,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
16% Tomatometer 199 Reviews 35% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
The story is an epic that is as daring and ambitious as its subject, a relentless conqueror who by the age of 32 had amassed the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Past and present collide to form the puzzle of the protagonist, a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies in which childhood memories and Alexander's rise to power unfold side by side with the later day expansion of his empire, and its ultimate downfall.
Alexander

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Critics Consensus

Even at nearly three hours long, this ponderous, talky, and emotionally distant biopic fails to illuminate Alexander's life.

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Alonso Duralde The Advocate Jul 27, 2021
While it's worth applauding Alexander for not making its legendary hero 100% hetero, there's nothing else to recommend about this stilted, tedious epic. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek Mar 13, 2018
Though Alexander is emotionally and intellectually incoherent, it's the work of a first-rate filmmaker who creates unforgettable images...could any contemporary actor fill Alexander's globe-bestriding shoes? He remains beyond Farrell's grasp. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media Sep 9, 2010
1/5
Alexander the person was great. This movie isn't. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 26, 2025
1/4
Where’s Biggus Dickus when we really need him? Go to Full Review
David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Feb 15, 2021
It's not at all clear what Stone is getting at, other than suggesting that conquering the world is exhausting and psychologically damaging work. Go to Full Review
Kaleem Aftab The List Apr 23, 2019
3/5
Stone has always relished posing more questions than he has answers in biopics. In Alexander, however, he enjoys it a little too much. Go to Full Review
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George L Mar 14, 2019 One of my students saw this ten times or more. It changed her life and she now studies Ancient History. And she is still enraged about the critics. So this epic really works. See more
Harry W Jan 7, 2019 This is a movie that never gets old to me, so i was surprised of all the criticism.
Draco S Nov 6, 2018 I actually loved this film, and especially Colin Farell. happy to watch using boxxy software
Leia W Sep 28, 2018 One of the greatest movies of all time nuts that critics gave 16%
Draco G Aug 29, 2018 I like this movie don't know why people don't!?
Rey P Aug 16, 2018 Much to long and boring in many parts.
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Oliver Stone

Director

Colin Farrell

Alexander

Angelina Jolie

Olympias

Val Kilmer

Philip

Christopher Plummer

Aristotle

Jared Leto

Hephaestion

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Synopsis The story is an epic that is as daring and ambitious as its subject, a relentless conqueror who by the age of 32 had amassed the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Past and present collide to form the puzzle of the protagonist, a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies in which childhood memories and Alexander's rise to power unfold side by side with the later day expansion of his empire, and its ultimate downfall.
Director
Oliver Stone
Producer
Moritz Borman, Jon Kilik
Screenwriter
Oliver Stone, Christopher Kyle, Laeta Kalogridis
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Pacifica Film, Warner Brothers
Rating
R (Violence|Some Sexuality|Nudity)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography, Adventure, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 24, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.3M
Runtime
2h 45m
Sound Mix
DTS, Dolby SRD, Surround, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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