Alfa (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Alfa is a drama film directed by Javier Ferreiro, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Alfa, a famous porn actor, must deal with his fears, insecurities and memories when he begins work on a new film without Yerry, his former partner in life and porn. On his first day of shooting without him, Alfa tries to act as in the past but can things be like before? Javier Ferreiro's short film reflects on the difficult decision of letting someone go to move forward. ALFA is framed in the context of gay porn cinema in Cuba where pornography is banned but, little by little, it's growing up an underground industry impulsed by foreign tourism.
Who’s in it. Alfa stars Karel Fernández as Alfa, Alain Rivalta as Yerry, Milton García as Yamil and Fran López as Kelvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Alfa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alfa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alfa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alfa (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alfa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alfa worth watching?
- Alfa holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alfa?
- Alfa stars Karel Fernández, Alain Rivalta, Milton García, Fran López and Stanley Fogel.
- When was Alfa released?
- Alfa was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.