Alice

1990·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Alice fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A younger man and a bolder woman

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.
Magical RealismMidlife CrisisRomantic LongingCharacter-DrivenInner TransformationManhattan SettingQuirky CharactersPhilosophical UndertonesSpiritual Awakening

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alice legally?

Alice is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alice worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alice rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Alice?

1 h 42 min

Alice runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alice?

Critics100
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Alice higher (100) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Alice in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alice?

10CADEESGBGGINKRRUSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alice in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alice use?

Magical AsianPlot-Inciting InfidelityHigher Understanding Through DrugsWhole-Plot ReferenceLiterary Allusion Title

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Alice, including Magical Asian, Plot-Inciting Infidelity, Higher Understanding Through Drugs.

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