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Alpha (2018)

PG-13 | | Action, Adventure, Drama | 17 August 2018 (USA)
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In the prehistoric past, a young man struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe during a buffalo hunt. He finds a similarly lost wolf companion and starts a friendship that would change humanity.

Director:

Albert Hughes

Writers:

Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt (screenplay by), Albert Hughes (story by)

Stars:

Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk | See full cast & crew »
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Complete credited cast:
Kodi Smit-McPhee ... Keda
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson ... Tau
Marcin Kowalczyk ... Sigma
Jens Hultén ... Xi
Natassia Malthe ... Rho
Spencer Bogaert ... Kappa
Mercedes de la Zerda ... Nu
Leonor Varela ... Shaman Woman
Morgan Freeman ... Narrator (voice)
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Storyline

An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, Alpha is a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man's best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe's most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. After the young man reluctantly tames a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives.

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Plot Keywords:

wolf | paleolithic age | prehistoric times | dog | prehistory | See All (211) »

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Leaders are born from survival. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some intense peril | See all certifications »

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The brief narration in the movie's preview, where the main character is heard speaking in English, is not featured anywhere in the actual film. See more »

Goofs

The big cat in the movie is supposed to be a Machairodus. However, its teeth are far too large for this genus, looking more like the sabres of Smilodon (which was only ever found in the Americas). See more »

Quotes

Tau: Pain will journey with us.
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Crazy Credits

Title appeared at the end of the film See more »

Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Failed Oscar Bait Movies of 2018 (2019) See more »

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Charming
3 September 2018 | by maclock – See all my reviews

Alpha is a charming film. If you love dogs, then you're likely to love it. Recommended.
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Country:

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Language:

English

Release Date:

17 August 2018 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Alpha See more »

Filming Locations:

Cougar Buttes, Lucerne Valley, California, USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$51,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,352,512, 19 August 2018

Gross USA:

$35,857,181

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$98,203,196
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Studio 8, Columbia Pictures, Fosun Group Forever Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Auro 11.1 | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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