Alexander the Great (1956) movie poster

Alexander the Great (1956)

"The colossus who conquered the world!"
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👍 76%audience score Estimated from TMDB user ratings and critic scores, calibrated to Google's former audience score. Google stopped publishing it in 2026.
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Director
Robert Rossen
Runtime
2h 16m
Country
Spain, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (112 votes)

Cast

Richard Burton as Alexander · 78% avg
Fredric March as Philip of Macedonia · 80% avg
Claire Bloom as Barsine · 75% avg
Danielle Darrieux as Olympias · 86% avg
Barry Jones as Aristotle
Harry Andrews as Darius · 79% avg
Stanley Baker as Attalus
Niall MacGinnis as Parmenio

Is Alexander the Great good?

Most people think so. 76% audience score, estimated from 112 TMDB ratings.

Overview

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. Wikipedia ↗

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