Movie

Alpha

“Leaders are born from survival”

★ 6.5(2,756)20181h 37m

Alpha is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Alpha

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Albert Hughes
Release date: 2018-08-17
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $99,630,675
Budget: $51,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Studio 8

Alpha — trailer

About Alpha

Alpha is a 2018 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Albert Hughes, starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Marcin Kowalczyk. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2,756 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Alpha in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.

Cast

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Keda

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Tau

Marcin Kowalczyk

Sigma

Jens Hultén

Natassia Malthe

Rho

Spencer Bogaert

Kappa

Mercedes de la Zerda

Leonor Varela

Shaman Woman

Priya Rajaratnam

Huntress (uncredited)

Nashon Douglas

Lion Tribe #3 (uncredited)

Michael Kruse-Dahl

Lion Tribe #4 (uncredited)

Kyle Glenn Thomas

Lion Tribe #9 (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

wolfice agehuman animal relationshipwildernesssurvivalprehistorysnowsaber-toothed tigerboy and doginjurypetsbisonupper palaeolithicboarappreciative

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Alpha in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Alpha on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Alpha on Netflix?+

Yes — Alpha is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Alpha?+

Alpha has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Alpha?+

Alpha stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk, Jens Hultén and Natassia Malthe.

When did Alpha come out?+

Alpha is a 2018 movie directed by Albert Hughes.

What genre is Alpha?+

Alpha is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Alpha?+

Alpha was directed by Albert Hughes.