Alexander(2004)
“The greatest legend of all was real”
Overview
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Director
Oliver Stone
Studio
Intermedia Films
Budget
$155M
Revenue
$167M
Cast
Colin Farrell
as Alexander
Angelina Jolie
as Olympias
Val Kilmer
as Philip
Jared Leto
as Hephaistion
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Cassander
Anthony Hopkins
as Old Ptolemy
Jessie Kamm
as Young Alexander
Christopher Plummer
as Aristotle
Connor Paolo
as Young Alexander
Patrick Carroll
as Young Hephaistion
Peter Williamson
as Young Nearchus
Morgan Christopher Ferris
as Young Cassander
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$155M
Box Office
$167M
Production Companies
Intermedia Films • IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions • Gordian Productions
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Where can I watch Alexander?▼
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What is Alexander about?▼
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Who directed Alexander?▼
Alexander was directed by Oliver Stone and released in 2004. It is a war, history, action, adventure, drama, romance film.
How long is Alexander?▼
Alexander has a runtime of 2 hours and 56 minutes (176 minutes total).
Who stars in Alexander?▼
The cast of Alexander includes Colin Farrell as Alexander, Angelina Jolie as Olympias, Val Kilmer as Philip, Jared Leto as Hephaistion, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Cassander and more.
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