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Alice in the Cities

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1974 | 110 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.

German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 40K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wim Wenders

  • Rüdiger VoglerPhilip Winter
  • Yella RottländerAlice van Damm
  • Lisa KreuzerLisa van Damm
  • Edda KöchlAngela
  • Ernest BoehmPublisher
  • Sam PrestiCar Dealer
  • Lois MoranAirport Hostess
  • Didi PetrikatWoman at Swimming Park
  • Hans HirschmüllerPolice Officer
  • Sibylle BaierWoman on Ferry