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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

2013·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic666.9Rotten Tomatoes87%73%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

12 hostages. 24 hours. 1 Partridge.

When famous DJ Alan Partridge’s radio station is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege.
British ComedyCringe ComedySatireCharacter-DrivenWorkplace ComedyRegional UKRadioSitcomCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Declan Lowney
Written by:
Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham
Produced by:
Steve Coogan, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham
Composed by:
Ilan Eshkeri, Jack Gillies

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa legally?

NetflixHBO MaxPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeCinemax

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa?

1 h 30 min

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa?

Critics77
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa much the same way.

Was Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa use?

Juggling Loaded GunsBad BossHidden DepthsTypeset in the FutureLow-Speed ChaseEveryone Has StandardsDumbass DJPolice Are UselessComically Missing the PointHostage SituationCharacter DevelopmentMexican Standoffand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, including Juggling Loaded Guns, Bad Boss, Hidden Depths.