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The Alamo

2004·Movie
2h 17min·PG-13
IMDb6.1Metacritic476.7Rotten Tomatoes29%46%

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The Alamo fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

You will never forget

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

Crew

Directed by:
John Lee Hancock, Chris Castaldi, Jeff Okabayashi
Written by:
John Lee Hancock, Stephen Gaghan, Leslie Bohem
Produced by:
Ron Howard, Mark Johnson, Ronna Kress
Composed by:
Carter Burwell, Carter Burwell, John Roesch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Alamo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Alamo legally?

PrimeHoopla

The Alamo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Alamo worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Alamo rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Alamo?

2 h 17 min

The Alamo runs 2 h 17 min.

Is The Alamo based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Alamo?

Critics38
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate The Alamo higher (58) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Alamo a box office hit?

Budget$107 million
Box office$26 million

No. It cost about $107 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.

What language is The Alamo in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Alamo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Alamo in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.