---
title: "Alpha"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alpha-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 399360
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Alpha (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alpha-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Alpha is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Studio 8, Columbia Pictures, Fosun Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young hunter battles the wild to find his way home"

### Why Watch
- Stunning prehistoric landscape
- Focused survival narrative
- Concise 1h37m runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Simple plot may feel straightforward
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13, the film features prehistoric hunting scenes and mild violence suitable for teens.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: prehistoric, survival, adventure, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/alpha-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Albert Hughes
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio 8, Columbia Pictures, Fosun Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kodi Smit-McPhee** as *Keda*
- **Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson** as *Tau*
- **Marcin Kowalczyk** as *Sigma*
- **Jens Hultén** as *Xi*
- **Natassia Malthe** as *Rho*
- **Spencer Bogaert** as *Kappa*
- **Mercedes de la Zerda** as *Nu*
- **Leonor Varela** as *Shaman Woman*
- **Priya Rajaratnam** as *Huntress (uncredited)*
- **Nashon Douglas** as *Lion Tribe #3 (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When and where does the story take place?
It is set in the prehistoric past.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter.

### Q: What triggers Keda's journey?
He becomes separated from his tribe after a bison hunt goes awry.

### Q: Does Keda receive help on his trek?
Yes, he encounters an unexpected ally during his return.

### Q: What is the film's rating and genre?
Alpha is rated PG-13 and classified as an adventure drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alpha — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/399360)
- [Alpha - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha)
- [Alpha (2026) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28363783/)
- [Alpha (2025) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1515667-alpha/prehled/)
- [AlphaTV | Ειδήσεις, Σειρές, Εκπομπές & Live TV](https://www.alphatv.gr/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*