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Alexander the Great

1980Movie3 h 30 min

DramaHistory
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A tense, violent drama movie about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Alexander, a tribal warlord and former political prisoner, kidnaps British tourists, holding them for ransom until Britain and the Greek puppet government in Athens meet his demand for amnesty for his band of freedom fighters.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Greek New Wave Cinema
  • Kidnapping Drama
  • Anti-Establishment
  • Ideological Conflict
  • Tense Dialogue
  • Realistic Violence
  • Social Critique
  • Cold War Era Context

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Theo Angelopoulos
Written by
Theo Angelopoulos, Petros Markaris
Produced by
Theo Angelopoulos, Nikos Angelopoulos
Music by
Chris Hallaris

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Facts

September 8, 1980 · 3 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 8, 1980
Runtime
3 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Greek
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Greece, Germany, Italy
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Alexander the Great?"

Questions about Alexander the Great

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alexander the Great?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Alexander the Great worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Will I feel good after watching Alexander the Great?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Alexander the Great plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Alexander the Great in English?

GreekItalian

No, it was made in Greek, with some Italian.