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The Alamo

7.119603h 22mNRMovieWarAdventureHistory

The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.

DirectorJohn Wayne
WriterJames Edward Grant
ProducerJohn Wayne

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Cast · Directed by John Wayne

JWJohn Wayne
John Wayne
Col. Davy Crockett
RWRichard Widmark
Richard Widmark
Jim Bowie
LHLaurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
Col. William Travis
FAFrankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon
Smitty
PWPatrick Wayne
Patrick Wayne
Capt. James Butler Bonham
LCLinda Cristal
Linda Cristal
Flaca
JOJoan O'Brien
Joan O'Brien
Mrs. Sue Dickinson
CWChill Wills
Chill Wills
Beekeeper
JCJoseph Calleia
Joseph Calleia
Juan Seguin
KCKen Curtis
Ken Curtis
Capt. Almeron Dickinson
CA
Carlos Arruza
Lt. Reyes
JHJester Hairston
Jester Hairston
Jethro

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The Alamo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Alamo?

The Alamo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Alamo on Netflix?

No, The Alamo is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus.

Is The Alamo on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Alamo is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Alamo for free?

The Alamo is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Alamo based on a true story?

Yes — The Alamo is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).