Alexander

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Alexander

R

2004

2h 45m

History

Drama

Biography

Adventure

War

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The story is an epic that is as daring and ambitious as its subject, a relentless conqueror who by the age of 32 had amassed the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Past and present collide to form the puzzle of the protagonist, a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies in which childhood memories and Alexander's rise to power unfold side by side with the later day expansion of his empire, and its ultimate downfall.

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Critics Consensus

Even at nearly three hours long, this ponderous, talky, and emotionally distant biopic fails to illuminate Alexander's life.

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Alonso Duralde

The Advocate

Jul 27, 2021

While it's worth applauding Alexander for not making its legendary hero 100% hetero, there's nothing else to recommend about this stilted, tedious epic.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Mar 13, 2018

Though Alexander is emotionally and intellectually incoherent, it's the work of a first-rate filmmaker who creates unforgettable images...could any contemporary actor fill Alexander's globe-bestriding shoes? He remains beyond Farrell's grasp.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Sep 9, 2010

1/5

Alexander the person was great. This movie isn't.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 26, 2025

1/4

Where’s Biggus Dickus when we really need him?

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 15, 2021

It's not at all clear what Stone is getting at, other than suggesting that conquering the world is exhausting and psychologically damaging work.

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

Apr 23, 2019

3/5

Stone has always relished posing more questions than he has answers in biopics. In Alexander, however, he enjoys it a little too much.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera 5 days ago

Visualmente imponente, mas narrativamente fustigante e sem rumo. Entre escolhas de elenco bizarras e um ritmo arrastado, este épico falha em fazer justiça à figura histórica de Alexandre, resultando numa obra inchada e cansativa.

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Leprechaun K

@LeprechaunKing Sep 24, 2026

The Ultimate Cut is very long but it doesn't have many dull moments. The production design is excellent. Battles scenes are great, although there aren't many. Performances are good for most. It is well directed and executed by Stone. Overall, an enjoyable movie.

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Tim T

@RT53352656 Aug 12, 2026

Way too long of a movie, way too obsessed with homosexuality, way too little insight into Alexander… It was very poorly written, poorly acted, but most of the camera work was decent… This entire movie just seemed like a huge waste of money, time, and energy… This was not an editing mistake, this was a problem with writing, casting, directing, acting, some of the costumes were off too… This was just bad in so many ways…

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Alex G

@RT15582241 Jul 19, 2026

Slow but not as slow as the Odyssey. It's a pretty good fantasy movie.

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Glenn D

@RT91196968 Dec 2, 2025

Three hours I will never get back

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Ozbloke36 E

@RT62357930 Nov 28, 2025

Really enjoyed this film, it was long but I watched the whole thing with easy, even as a teenager back in the day and again lately, not sure why all the hate honestly. Good story, good acting.

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Synopsis

The story is an epic that is as daring and ambitious as its subject, a relentless conqueror who by the age of 32 had amassed the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Past and present collide to form the puzzle of the protagonist, a tapestry of triumphs and tragedies in which childhood memories and Alexander's rise to power unfold side by side with the later day expansion of his empire, and its ultimate downfall.

Director: Oliver Stone
Producer: Moritz Borman, Jon Kilik
Screenwriter: Oliver Stone, Christopher Kyle, Laeta Kalogridis
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Pacifica Film, Warner Brothers
Rating: R (Violence|Some Sexuality|Nudity)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography, Adventure, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 24, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.3M
Runtime: 2h 45m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby SRD, Surround, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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