The film received generally favorable reviews, earning an 80% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes .
The film concludes with their arrival back at the village, where it is revealed that Alpha is female and gives birth to a litter of pups, marking the first domestication of wolves by humans. Production and Technical Details
Released on August 17, 2018, is a prehistoric adventure film directed by Albert Hughes that explores the origins of the bond between humans and dogs. Set 20,000 years ago during the last Ice Age in Europe, the story follows Keda, a young hunter played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, who is separated from his tribe and presumed dead after a bison hunt goes wrong. Story and Synopsis The film received generally favorable reviews, earning an
Instead of killing the wolf, Keda chooses to nurse it back to health, eventually naming it "Alpha".
The duo must learn to hunt together and rely on each other to face deadly predators and the approaching winter. Set 20,000 years ago during the last Ice
The film features a fictional proto-language, requiring the use of subtitles for all dialogue.
Praised by critics, the film’s visual style was captured by Martin Gschlacht, emphasizing vast, stunning prehistoric vistas. The film features a fictional proto-language, requiring the
Alpha was released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 13, 2018, featuring both the theatrical version and a director's cut. Critical and Commercial Reception