Beyond the Movie: Alexander The Great
Seen it?2004 | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for the curious and history buffs. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards. Shelve it next to They Shall Not Grow Old or Virunga.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 52 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The most extraordinary warrior of all time, Alexander the Great achieved military conquests that remain unsurpassed to this day. Indeed, the conqueror brought east and west together in the mightiest clash of cultures the world has ever known. But much of his legend remains shrouded in mystery. Join National Geographic on a quest to find the real Alexander and examine what molded and pushed him ever onward toward new horizons.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Helen Fitzwilliam
- Ron DavidNarrator