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Always

1989Movie2 h 2 minPG

Romance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic506.4Rotten Tomatoes72%58%

A deeply romantic, hopeful romance movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

They couldn't hear him. They couldn't see him. But he was there when they needed him... Even after he was gone.

The spirit of a recently deceased expert pilot mentors a newer pilot while watching him fall in love with the girlfriend that he left behind.

Feels like

  • Romantic Fantasy
  • Supernatural Drama
  • Melancholic Love Story
  • Spielbergian Charm
  • Pilot Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • Heartwarming
  • Redemption & Guidance
  • Feel-Good

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Jerry Belson
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

December 22, 1989 · 2 h 2 min · PG

Released
December 22, 1989
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$74 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Second Love +9

  • Oh, Crap!
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Second Love
  • Retirony
  • Belly-Scraping Flight
  • Improbable Piloting Skills
  • Cool Plane
  • Intimate Haircut
  • Spirit Advisor
  • Symploce
  • Love Triangle
  • Whispered Threat

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Always?"

Questions about Always

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Always?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Always from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Always worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Always okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Always good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Always?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Always use?

Oh, Crap!"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSecond LoveRetironyBelly-Scraping FlightImprobable Piloting SkillsCool PlaneIntimate HaircutSpirit AdvisorSymploceLove TriangleWhispered Threatand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, and Second Love.