Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "battle-of-the-alamo"

1. The Alamo (1960)

Passed | 162 min | Adventure, Drama, History

In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.

Director: John Wayne | Stars: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon

Votes: 17,733 | Gross: $17.26M

2. The Last Command (1955)

Passed | 110 min | History, War, Western

Moderate Jim Bowie leads rebellious Texicans--and Davy Crockett--in a last-ditch stand against his old friend, Santa Anna.

Director: Frank Lloyd | Stars: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt

Votes: 940

3. The Man from the Alamo (1953)

Approved | 79 min | Western

During the Alamo siege, John Stroud is sent to Ox Bow to protect the townsfolk but, following a massacre, he infiltrates Jess Wade's gang of turncoat renegades supporting the Mexicans.

Director: Budd Boetticher | Stars: Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, Chill Wills, Hugh O'Brian

Votes: 2,152

4. Houston: The Legend of Texas (1986 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 144 min | Biography, Drama, History

"From personal heartbreak to the epic fight for liberation, the glory of the Old West is captured in this grand life story of Sam Houston, the man whose bravery and vision led to the creation of Texas." -- from back of box

Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian, Devon Ericson, Michael C. Gwynne

Votes: 453

5. Heroes of the Alamo (1937)

Approved | 75 min | Adventure, History, War

In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued... See full summary »

Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Earle Hodgins, Lane Chandler, Roger Williams, Rex Lease

Votes: 86

6. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: Alamo Jobe (1985)

Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

During the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, 15-year-old messenger Jobe H. Farnum is about to be killed. He is transported forward in time to San Antonio in 1985. The 1980s prove to be too much for Jobe to handle.

Director: Michael D. Moore | Stars: Kelly Reno, William Boyett, Lurene Tuttle, Richard Young

Votes: 531

7. Wild West Tech (2003–2005)
Episode: Alamo Tech (2004)

TV-G | 45 min | Documentary, History, Western

Studies the technology behind the famous 1836 siege of the Alamo, showing both the tools and the tactics used by both sides.

Director: Amy Huggins | Stars: David Carradine, Bill Chemerka, Terry Ike Clanton, Drew Gomber

Votes: 6

8. Captivating History (2017– )
Episode: The Legend of Davy Crockett Explained in 12 Minutes (2022)

13 min | Documentary, History

Born to a frontier family struggling to survive. He cultivated his now legendary frontiersman image in his political career which was stymied by enmity with Andrew Jackson. His legendary ... See full summary »

9. Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode: Texas, terre des pionners (2015)

Documentary

A journey of Jérôme from San Antonio (the meeting with Stephanie Cavender, the flower parade-celebration of the battles of San Jacinto and of Alamo- and the boat tour in the Veice of Texas)... See full summary »

Director: Vincent Chaffard | Stars: Jérôme Pitorin, Wyatt Mortenson

10. Timeless (2016–2018)
Episode: The Alamo (2016)

Not Rated | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The team learns about courage at the Battle of the Alamo.

Director: John Terlesky | Stars: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Paterson Joseph

Votes: 1,807

11. Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode: Blasts from the Past (2019)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Phil and Claire postpone their planned cycling tour through Italy when Dylan's hippy mother comes to meet them; Mitch's old issue of Playgirl magazine makes Cam jealous; Gloria and Manny investigate the legend of Jay's heroic great uncle.

Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 1,375