The Alamo
Seen it?2004 | 137 min | History, War, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (29% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Glory or Braveheart, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$26 million worldwide on a $107 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 125K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Lee Hancock
- Dennis QuaidSam Houston
- Billy Bob ThorntonDavy Crockett
- Jason PatricJames Bowie
- Patrick WilsonWilliam Travis
- Emilio EchevarríaAntonio Lopez de Santa Ana
- Edwin HodgeJoe
- Emily DeschanelRosanna Travis
- Jordi MollàJuan Seguin
- Leon RippySgt. William Ward
- Marc BlucasJames Bonham