Alexander the Great
1956, English. Directed by Robert Rossen.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert RossenDirector
- Richard BurtonAlexander
- Fredric MarchPhilip of Macedonia
- Claire BloomBarsine
- Danielle DarrieuxOlympias
- Barry JonesAristotle
- Harry AndrewsDarius
- Stanley BakerAttalus
- Niall MacGinnisParmenio
- Peter CushingMemmon
- Michael HordernDemosthenes
- Marisa de LezaEurydice (as Marisa De Leza)
- Gustavo RojoCleitus
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1956
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Rossen
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Alexander the Great: quick answers
Is Alexander the Great worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Alexander the Great have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Alexander the Great. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Alexander the Great parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Alexander the Great is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Alexander the Great on?
Alexander the Great is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alexander the Great?
If you liked Alexander the Great, try Helen of Troy, The 300 Spartans, Spartacus.
Who directed Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great (1956) was directed by Robert Rossen and stars Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom.