


Alexander the Great at a glance
Alexander the Great is a 1956 adventure and history film, running 2h 16m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1956-03-28
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Genres
- Adventure, History, Drama, War
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 · 112 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAn engrossing spectacle set in the 4th-century BC, in which Alexander of Greece leads his troops forth, conquering all of the known world, in the belief that the Greek way of thinking will bring enlightenment to people. The son of the barbaric and ruthless King Philip of Macedonia, Alexander achieved glory in his short but remarkable life.
Cast
14 names
Richard BurtonAlexander
Fredric MarchPhilip of Macedonia
Claire BloomBarsine
Danielle DarrieuxOlympias
Barry JonesAristotle
Harry AndrewsDarius
Stanley BakerAttalus
Niall MacGinnisParmenio
Peter CushingMemmon
Michael HordernDemosthenes
Marisa de LezaEurydice (as Marisa De Leza)
Gustavo RojoCleitus
Rubén RojoPhilotas (as Ruben Rojo)
Peter WyngardePausaniasQuestions about Alexander the Great
Quick answersWhere can I watch Alexander the Great in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Alexander the Great is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Alexander the Great suitable for children?
Alexander the Great is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Alexander the Great about?
An engrossing spectacle set in the 4th-century BC, in which Alexander of Greece leads his troops forth, conquering all of the known world, in the belief that the Greek way of thinking will bring enlightenment to people. The son of the barbaric and ruthless King Philip of Macedonia, Alexander achieved glory in his…
How long is Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great runs for 2h 16m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Alexander the Great trailer?
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