The Alphabet (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1969, The Alphabet is a horror and animation film directed by David Lynch, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman's dark and absurdist nightmare vision comprising a continuous recitation of the alphabet and bizarre living representations of each letter.
Who’s in it. The Alphabet stars Peggy Lynch as Girl.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Alphabet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alphabet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alphabet tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alphabet (1969)?
- In US, The Alphabet is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Alphabet worth watching?
- The Alphabet holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Alphabet?
- The Alphabet stars Peggy Lynch.
- When was The Alphabet released?
- The Alphabet was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.