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Alexander the Great

1956·Movie·PG·136 min·★ 6.1(112)

“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.

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Where to watch Alexander the Great in United States

Can I watch Alexander the Great in United States? Yes — you can stream Alexander the Great in United States on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Alexander the Great there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is Alexander the Great streaming around the world?

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CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TVApple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
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BrazilLooke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies—
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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 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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
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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 6.1/10 from 112 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

In United States, you can stream Alexander the Great on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Alexander the Great

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Alexander

Fredric March

Fredric March

Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Barsine

Danielle Darrieux

Danielle Darrieux

Olympias

Barry Jones

Barry Jones

Aristotle

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Darius

Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Attalus

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Parmenio

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Memmon

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Demosthenes

Marisa de Leza

Marisa de Leza

Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)

Gustavo Rojo

Gustavo Rojo

Cleitus

Alexander the Great — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Alexander the Great in United States?

Alexander the Great is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States.

▸Is Alexander the Great on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Alexander the Great is currently available on Amazon Prime Video 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 6.1/10 audience score from 112 ratings.

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