# Alpha

> 2018 film directed by Albert Hughes

**Wikidata**: [Q23899903](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23899903)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_(2018_film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/alpha

## Summary
*Alpha* is a 2018 American historical adventure drama film directed by Albert Hughes. Set in the prehistoric past, the film is a production of Columbia Pictures that blends genres of thriller, adventure, drama, and history. It was released in the United States on August 17, 2018.

## Key Facts
- **Title**: *Alpha* (also known during production as *The Solutrean*).
- **Director**: Albert Hughes.
- **Release Date**: August 17, 2018 (United States); other release dates include August 23, 2018, and September 6, 2018.
- **Production Company**: Columbia Pictures.
- **Country of Origin**: United States.
- **Genre**: Adventure film, Drama film, Thriller film, Historical film.
- **Budget**: $51,000,000.
- **Box Office Revenue**: $98,203,196.
- **Runtime**: 96 minutes.
- **MPAA Rating**: PG-13 (Rating ID: 561860).
- **IMDb ID**: tt4244998.
- **Rotten Tomatoes Score**: 80%.
- **Metacritic Score**: 63/100.
- **FilmAffinity Score**: 6.5/10.
- **Official Website**: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/alpha.

## FAQs
**What is the plot significance of the film's original title?**
The film was originally titled *The Solutrean*, which references the Solutrean industry, a relatively advanced prehistoric lithic technology. This title connects the film's narrative to the specific archaeological context of the Upper Paleolithic period in which the story is set.

**How was the film received by critics and audiences?**
The film received generally positive reviews, holding an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 63/100 score on Metacritic, indicating favorable reviews. Audience scores were slightly more mixed, with a 6.5/10 on FilmAffinity.

**What are the specific genre classifications for *Alpha*?**
*Alpha* is classified as an adventure film, a drama film, a thriller film, and a historical film. This multi-genre classification reflects its narrative focus on survival, historical setting, and suspenseful storytelling.

**Who produced and distributed the film?**
The film was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures, a major American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures, headquartered in the United States, has been a significant entity in the film industry since its inception in 1918.

## Why It Matters
*Alpha* matters as a distinct entry in the prehistoric survival genre, attempting to visualize the Upper Paleolithic period with a high degree of visual fidelity and suspense. It represents a significant directorial effort by Albert Hughes, known for his work on distinct, often gritty narratives. The film demonstrates the economic viability of mid-budget historical adventure films, grossing nearly double its $51 million budget. Its production under Columbia Pictures highlights the continued investment by major studios in original, live-action storytelling outside of franchise blockbusters. The film serves as a modern cinematic reference point for the "boy and his dog" trope, re-contextualized within the dawn of human-canine companionship.

## Notable For
- **Genre Hybridity**: Notable for combining four distinct genres—adventure, drama, thriller, and historical—into a single prehistoric narrative.
- **Box Office Performance**: Successfully recouped its production budget, earning over $98 million worldwide against a $51 million budget.
- **Director**: Distinguished as a solo directorial effort by Albert Hughes, who previously co-directed films with his brother Allen Hughes.
- **Production Title**: Known for its production title *The Solutrean*, which directly references the specific prehistoric culture depicted.
- **Visual Storytelling**: Noted for its reliance on visual storytelling and minimal dialogue, fitting its prehistoric setting.

## Body

### Core Identity and Classification
*Alpha* is formally classified as a film (instance of `Q11424`), a sequence of images that gives the impression of movement, stored on film stock. It is a cultural product recognized globally, belonging to the class of audiovisual works and visual artworks. The film is a multi-genre work, identified specifically as an adventure film (`Q319221`), a drama film (`Q130232`), a thriller film (`Q2484376`), and a historical film (`Q17013749`). These genres categorize the work as one that evokes excitement and suspense while depicting events in a historical setting.

### Production and Release Details
The film was produced by Columbia Pictures (`Q186941`), an American film production and distribution company founded in 1918. As a product of the United States (`Q30`), it follows the industrial and cultural standards of American cinema. The film had a specific publication timeline, with its primary release in the United States on August 17, 2018. Subsequent release dates include August 23, 2018, and September 6, 2018, indicating a staggered international rollout.

The film's runtime is precisely 96 minutes. It carries an MPAA rating of PG-13 (Rating ID `561860`), suggesting it contains material that may be inappropriate for children under 13.

### Titles and Nomenclature
The entity holds several titles and aliases. Its primary release title is *Alpha*. During its production and development phases, it was known as *The Solutrean*. This is reflected in aliases such as "The Solutrean to Alpha" and "The Solutrean." The title *The Solutrean* links the film to the Solutrean period, a cultural phase in the European Upper Paleolithic.

### Financial and Critical Metrics
The film's financial data is well-documented. The production budget was $51,000,000. The film grossed $98,203,196 at the box office (`P2142`), demonstrating financial profitability.

Critical reception is captured through several aggregated scores:
-   **FilmAffinity**: 6.5/10.
-   **Rotten Tomatoes**: 80%.
-   **Metacritic**: 63/100.
These scores suggest a "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and "Generally favorable reviews" on Metacritic.

### Digital and Database Identifiers
*Alpha* is cataloged extensively across global knowledge systems and entertainment databases.
-   **IMDb**: `tt4244998`.
-   **Rotten Tomatoes**: `m/alpha_2018`.
-   **Metacritic**: `movie/alpha`.
-   **The Movie Database (TMDb)**: `279204`.
-   **Netflix ID**: `80179070`.
-   **Apple iTunes**: `190008`.
-   **Google Search**: `m/011cn9jssqh` (Freebase ID equivalent).
-   **Rakuten Viki**: `1114235`.
-   **Sony Pictures**: `sonyeventfilm2017`.
-   **Wikidata**: `Q306946` (implied by property context).

Social media and marketing identifiers include a Twitter handle `AlphaTheMovie` and a YouTube Video ID `1nHIDHZfwN0`.

### Distribution and Availability
The film is available on various platforms, evidenced by specific platform IDs. It has an Amazon Video ID (`1593304`), a Fandango ID (`v666162`), and a Flixster ID (`279204`). The official website is hosted by Sony Pictures at `https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/alpha`.

### Contextual Connections
The film is a cultural product of the United States (`Q30`), a country located primarily in North America. This origin connects it to the broader tradition of American cinema, characterized by its global distribution reach and industrial production standards. The production company, Columbia Pictures, is a subsidiary of Sony, linking the film to a major global media conglomerate. The genres it inhabits—adventure, drama, thriller, and historical—place it within long-standing cinematic traditions of exploring human resilience, historical narratives, and suspenseful storytelling.

## References

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7. [Source](https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/alpha-2018)
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