Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- warm
- hopeful
- family movie night
- kids sleepover
What critics said
Critics generally found the film bland and predictable, with limited visual excitement despite some charm and kid-friendly humor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kate is an Alpha leader's daughter while Humphrey is an Omega, and her arranged marriage to Garth is intended to unite rival packs.
Kate and Humphrey travel from an Idaho park through natural dangers while trying to reach Jasper National Park.
The Western Pack's Alpha and Omega structure governs Kate's duties and Humphrey's marginalized position.
The film uses 3D animation to present talking wolves and geese in an accessible comedic adventure.
Films like Alpha and Omega, and why
The Fox and the Hound
animated animal adventure combining romance, comedy, wilderness peril, and family-friendly themes
Open Season
family animation centered on animal characters, social expectations, friendship, and a journey through nature
The Lion King
lighthearted animated adventure with mismatched animal protagonists, comic side characters, and romantic tension
Movie Details
- Directors
- Anthony Bell, Ben Gluck
- Release Date
- 2010-07-05
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (580)
Cast
- Justin Long
- Hayden Panettiere
- Dennis Hopper
- Danny Glover
- Larry Miller
- Eric Price
- Vicki Lewis
- Chris Carmack
- Kevin Sussman
- Brian Donovan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Alpha and Omega about?
- Two mismatched wolves challenge pack hierarchy and an arranged marriage while struggling across the wilderness to find their way home and toward each other.
- What is Alpha and Omega like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Alpha and Omega as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Alpha and Omega violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Alpha and Omega as mild.
- What did critics think of Alpha and Omega?
- Critics generally found the film bland and predictable, with limited visual excitement despite some charm and kid-friendly humor.
- Which films are like Alpha and Omega?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fox and the Hound, Open Season, and The Lion King.
- How long is Alpha and Omega?
- Alpha and Omega runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Alpha and Omega?
- In United States, Alpha and Omega streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
