Alpha Dog
“One crime. 38 witnesses. No way back.”
Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He's the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don't go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his 'gang' kidnap Jake's 15 year old brother and hold him hostage.
Where to watch Alpha Dog in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Alpha Dog there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Alpha Dog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Universal+ Amazon Channel | — |
About Alpha Dog
Alpha Dog is a 2006 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Nick Cassavetes. The cast is led by Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis, Amanda Seyfried. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Alpha Dog was produced by A-Mark Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on January 27, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Writers
- Nick Cassavetes
- Release date
- January 27, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- A-Mark Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Alpha Dog cast & crew
Alpha Dog was directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Nick Cassavetes.
The cast features Emile Hirsch as Johnny Truelove, Bruce Willis as Sonny Truelove, Amanda Seyfried as Julie Beckley, Justin Timberlake as Frankie Ballenbacher, Shawn Hatosy as Elvis Schmidt, and Ben Foster as Jake Mazursky.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Robert Fraisse, and it was produced by Sidney Kimmel and Chuck Pacheco.
Is Alpha Dog worth watching?
Alpha Dog holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,522 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Alpha Dog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Alpha Dog
Alpha Dog isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Alpha Dog
Emile Hirsch
Johnny Truelove
Bruce Willis
Sonny Truelove
Amanda Seyfried
Julie Beckley
Justin Timberlake
Frankie Ballenbacher
Shawn Hatosy
Elvis Schmidt
Ben Foster
Jake Mazursky
Harry Dean Stanton
Cosmo Gadabeeti
Matthew Barry
Interviewer (as Matt Barry)
Fernando Vargas
Tiko "TKO" Martinez
Vincent Kartheiser
Pick Giaimo
Alex Solowitz
Bobby "911"
Alec Vigil
P.J. Truelove
Alpha Dog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Alpha Dog in United States?
Alpha Dog is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Alpha Dog in?
Alpha Dog is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Alpha Dog?
Alpha Dog runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Alpha Dog rated?
Alpha Dog is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,522 ratings.
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