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About Alex (2014) runs 1 h 36 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 166 TMDB members. When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink.

Runtime
1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Released
August 8, 2014
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 166 votes
Director
Jesse Zwick
Starring
Aubrey Plaza, Jane Levy, Jason Ritter, Maggie Grace
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Questions people ask

How long is About Alex?
About Alex is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is About Alex rated?
About Alex is rated R in the US.
Is About Alex a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream About Alex?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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