5.9
Is Alex worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.9).
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
The story of a child who faces the emptiness that surrounds the figure of his parents, disappeared in Africa.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Partner watch
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.
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- Directed by
- Teresa Villaverde
- Written by
- Teresa Villaverde
- Produced by
- João Pedro Bénard, Joaquim Pinto
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Facts
February 16, 1991 · 2 h 5 min · Drama
- Released
- February 16, 1991
- Runtime
- 2 h 5 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Also spoken
- English
- Made in
- Germany, Portugal
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is Alex worth watching?"
Questions about Alex
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Alex plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Alex in English?
PortugueseEnglish
No, it was made in Portuguese, with some English.