Alice
Seen it?1990 | 102 min | Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved The Postman Always Rings Twice, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults herbalist Dr. Yang, who realizes that her problems are not related to her back, but in her mind and heart. Dr. Yang's magical herbs give Alice wondrous powers, taking her out of her well-established rut.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 74K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Mia FarrowAlice Tate
- William HurtDoug Tate
- Joe MantegnaJoe
- Alec BaldwinEd
- Blythe DannerDorothy
- Judy DavisVicky
- Keye LukeDr. Yang
- Bernadette PetersMuse
- Cybill ShepherdNancy Brill
- Holland TaylorHelen