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The Alamo

2004·Movie
2h 17min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , war movie: , but never scary, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
Historical War DramaSiege FilmAmerican HistorySacrifice & HeroismEpic ScaleTragic NarrativeBiographical ElementsTense StandoffMilitary Conflict

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Where can I stream The Alamo?

In the United States, The Alamo is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is The Alamo worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is The Alamo okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Alamo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Alamo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Alamo a box office flop?

Budget$107 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $107 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.