The Alamo
1960, English. Directed by John Wayne.
The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!
The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 422 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Alamo
The Alamo is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- John WayneDirector
- John WayneCol. Davy Crockett
- Richard WidmarkJim Bowie
- Laurence HarveyCol. William Travis
- Frankie AvalonSmitty
- Patrick WayneCapt. James Butler Bonham
- Linda CristalFlaca
- Joan O'BrienMrs. Sue Dickinson
- Chill WillsBeekeeper
- Joseph CalleiaJuan Seguin
- Ken CurtisCapt. Almeron Dickinson
- Carlos ArruzaLt. Reyes
- Jester HairstonJethro
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Edward Grant
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $7.9M
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What The Alamo is based on
The Alamo is based on a true story.
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The Alamo: quick answers
Is The Alamo worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 422 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Alamo?
The Alamo runs 202 minutes (3h 22m).
Does The Alamo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Alamo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Alamo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Alamo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Alamo on?
The Alamo is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Alamo?
If you liked The Alamo, try The Magnificent Seven, Alvarez Kelly, The Professionals.
Who directed The Alamo?
The Alamo (1960) was directed by John Wayne and stars John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey.
What is The Alamo based on?
The Alamo is based on a true story.