# Alexander (2004)

> Oliver Stone’s expansive and tragic portrait of Alexander the Great follows a visionary Macedonian king whose conquest of the ancient world strains his loyalties, identity, and humanity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1332

## Facts

- Runtime: 176 min
- Genres: War, History, Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
- Director: Oliver Stone
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anthony Hopkins, Jessie Kamm, Christopher Plummer
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346491/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grand, tragic, earnest, historical epic marathon, war movie night

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