Alpha: The Right to Kill

2019·Movie
1h 34min
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes67%33%

Where to watch

KanopyFilm Movement+

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Set against the backdrop of the Philippines Government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, a SWAT-led police force launches an operation to arrest Abel, one of the biggest druglords in Manilla. Police Officer Espino and Elijah, a small-time pusher turned informant, provide the intelligence for the operation which quickly escalates into a violent and heavely-armed confrontation in the slums between the SWAT and Abel’s gang. Before the investigators arrive at the crime scene, Espino and Elijah walk off with Abel’s backpack full of money and methamphetamine.
Philippine Drug WarCrime ThrillerPolice CorruptionSocial CommentaryFast-Paced ActionPolitical IntrigueBleak RealismGang Warfare

Crew

Directed by:
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Written by:
Troy Espiritu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Alpha: The Right to Kill

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Where can I stream Alpha: The Right to Kill legally?

KanopyFilm Movement+

Alpha: The Right to Kill is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alpha: The Right to Kill worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alpha: The Right to Kill rated?

ViolenceDrug useStrong language

Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is Alpha: The Right to Kill?

1 h 34 min

Alpha: The Right to Kill runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alpha: The Right to Kill?

Critics67
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate Alpha: The Right to Kill higher (67) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Alpha: The Right to Kill in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines.

In how many countries can I watch Alpha: The Right to Kill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alpha: The Right to Kill in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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