Alpha (2018)

In the Ice Age, a young hunter and a wounded wolf form a bond while crossing a harsh landscape.

Details
96 min · adventure film · drama film
Directed by
Albert Hughes
Format
Live-action
Country
United States
Animals
Wolves & foxes, Dogs

PetActing ratings

3/5 Paw Score
A well-shot origin story of the dog-human bond.
Does the animal die?
Reveal answer (spoilers)

No, the animals survive.

The wolf survives.

Is an animal hurt or in danger?
Intense: animals in serious danger or distress

Hunting scenes and wolf attacks.

Real animals or CGI?
Mix of real animals and CGI

Mix of real wolf-dogs and CGI.

On-set animal welfare
Not publicly documented.
Tearjerker level
💧💧💧 3/5

Emotional, but hopeful.

Kid-friendliness (animal scenes)
Ages 9+

Hunting and animal peril are intense.

Breed / species accuracy
Not applicable

Breed accuracy not assessed in this draft.

Animal cast

Animals featured: grey wolf, animals, dogs, wolves.

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