Alphaville (1965)
Kernel Score: 74% · 602 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1965-05-05
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Alphaville
- Stream: MUBI
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lemmy Caution is on a mission to eliminate Professor Von Braun, the creator of a malevolent computer that rules the city of Alphaville. Befriended by the scientist’s daughter Natasha, Lemmy must unravel the mysteries of the strictly logical Alpha 60 and teach Natasha the meaning of the word “love.”
Alphaville parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Alphaville is a black-and-white French sci-fi noir set in a dystopian, authoritarian computer-controlled city.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A review notes characters are frequently shown popping pills in the dystopian setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Eddie Constantine as Lemmy Caution
- Anna Karina as Natacha von Braun
- Akim Tamiroff as Henri Dickson
- Valérie Boisgel as 2nd Seductress Third Class (uncredited)
- Jean-Louis Comolli as Prof. Jeckell (uncredited)
- Michel Delahaye as von Braun's Assistant (uncredited)
- Christa Lang as 1st Seductress Third Class (uncredited)
- Jean-Pierre Léaud as Breakfast Waiter (uncredited)
- László Szabó as Chief Engineer (uncredited)
- Howard Vernon as Léonard von Braun (uncredited)
Alphaville FAQ
Is Alphaville good?
Alphaville has a 74% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 602 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Alphaville?
In the US you can stream Alphaville on MUBI, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Alphaville OK for kids?
Alphaville is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Alphaville is a black-and-white French sci-fi noir set in a dystopian, authoritarian computer-controlled city.
What movies are like Alphaville?
If you liked Alphaville, try Finch, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Moon and Pi.