Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old, lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day Alpha returns from school with a tattoo on her arm.
- cultfilmlikerMay 10, 2026Is France just now decompressing the AIDS epidemic orrr Opening with a Portishead song is a great way to me into the film immediately sets a high standard for the rest of the runtime! And it did not come close to clearing it! They had me in the first half, ngl Some cool ideas and visuals esp the body horror and that last shot. Great acting! Should have lost the flashbacks!! Last 1/3 was a big ol’ blunder Currently Ranked #46/68 in 2026 Ranked
- Stephen GuerreroDecember 22, 2025A Soul Crushing Drama This opening scene looks so innocent, and then it becomes completely heartbreaking when you realize exactly what is going on. Be prepared for a shock, as this is unlike anything I've ever seen on film and truly beyond words to describe. We've now got a refreshing look at family life amongst the trauma these people are facing, and it's wonderfully comforting. I've not seen the underlying epidemic that this family is dealing with from this side, and it's being portrayed in the loudest way I've even witnessed. The film is visually demanding on the senses, and you can't be sure how to feel or if there is any sense to the madness. In the midst of the tragedy that is the plight of the film, there is a rebellious outpouring showing the will to live.
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Alpha was released on August 20, 2025.
Alpha was directed by Julia Ducournau.
Alpha has a runtime of 2h 7m.
Alpha was produced by Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer, Jean-Rachid Kallouche, Arnaud Chautard.
Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old, lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day Alpha returns from school with a tattoo on her arm.
The key characters in Alpha are Alpha (Mélissa Boros), Amin (Tahar Rahim), Mother (Golshifteh Farahani).
Alpha is rated R.
Alpha is a Drama, Horror, Science Fiction film.