Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

1974·Movie
1h 52min·PG

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No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A movie for everyone who has ever dreamed of a second chance.

After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.
Character-Driven DramaSingle Mother's Journey70s American CinemaIndependent SpiritSocial CommentaryStrong Female LeadRealistic StorytellingEmotional Resilience

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Questions about Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

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Where can I stream Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?

1 h 52 min

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$21 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 11.7 times its budget.

What language is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore use?

Plot-Triggering DeathHypocritical HumorDomestic AbuserAside GlanceIronic JuxtapositionTime SkipTitled After the SongAren't You Going to Ravish Me?Argument of ContradictionsThe ChanteuseBratty Half-PintToxic Friend Influenceand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, including Plot-Triggering Death, Hypocritical Humor, Domestic Abuser.

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