

Alexander the Great
“The colossus who conquered the world!”
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 short but remarkable life.
Where to watch Alexander the Great in United States
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Where is Alexander the Great streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is a 1956 English-language adventure, history and drama film directed by Robert Rossen. The cast is led by Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
Alexander the Great was produced by Rossen Films, C. B. Films, and United Artists and made in Spain and United States of America. It was released on March 28, 1956, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Writers
- Robert Rossen
- Release date
- March 28, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Production
- Rossen Films, C. B. Films, United Artists
Alexander the Great cast & crew
Alexander the Great was directed by Robert Rossen and written by Robert Rossen.
The cast features Richard Burton as Alexander, Fredric March as Philip of Macedonia, Claire Bloom as Barsine, Danielle Darrieux as Olympias, Barry Jones as Aristotle, and Harry Andrews as Darius.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mario Nascimbene, cinematography is by Robert Krasker, and it was produced by Robert Rossen.
Is Alexander the Great worth watching?
Alexander the Great holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, history, and drama, Alexander the Great is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Alexander the Great
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Cast of Alexander the Great

Richard Burton
Alexander

Fredric March
Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom
Barsine

Danielle Darrieux
Olympias

Barry Jones
Aristotle

Harry Andrews
Darius

Stanley Baker
Attalus

Niall MacGinnis
Parmenio

Peter Cushing
Memmon

Michael Hordern
Demosthenes

Marisa de Leza
Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)

Gustavo Rojo
Cleitus
Alexander the Great — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Alexander the Great in United States?
Alexander the Great is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Alexander the Great on YouTube TV?
Yes — Alexander the Great is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Alexander the Great in?
Alexander the Great is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Alexander the Great rated?
Alexander the Great is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 107 ratings.











