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Alphaville

1965Movie1 h 39 minNR

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic928.2Rotten Tomatoes92%81%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic928.2Rotten Tomatoes92%81%

Summary

Lemmy Caution is on a mission to eliminate Professor Von Braun, the creator of a malevolent computer that rules the city of Alphaville. Befriended by the scientist’s daughter Natasha, Lemmy must unravel the mysteries of the strictly logical Alpha 60 and teach Natasha the meaning of the word “love.”

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Directed by
Jean-Luc Godard
Written by
Jean-Luc Godard
Produced by
Giorgio Moser, André Michelin, René Allamelle
Music by
Paul Misraki

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Facts

May 5, 1965 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
May 5, 1965
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Budget
$220,000
Box office
$46,585
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Good Is Not Nice, Logic Bomb, Emotions vs. Stoicism +9

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Alphaville?"

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Where can I stream Alphaville?

KanopyHooplaMUBIKino Film CollectionBFI Player

In the United States, Alphaville streams on MUBI, Kino Film Collection, and BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Alphaville worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Can I half-watch Alphaville?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Alphaville in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Alphaville use?

Good Is Not NiceLogic BombEmotions vs. StoicismSingle TearWe Need a DistractionBond Villain StupidityFree-Love FutureSmoking Is CoolShout-OutLove Is a CrimeHardboiled DetectiveEverything in Space Is a Galaxyand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Good Is Not Nice, Logic Bomb, and Emotions vs. Stoicism.