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Alice (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Alice is a 1990 romantic comedy starring William Hurt, Joe Mantegna and Mia Farrow. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
29%
worldwide gross
$7.3M
award nominations
2
Metascore
67
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Alice (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alice About?

The premise of Alice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1973 Georgia, enslaved Alice desperately seeks freedom, but her harsh owner, Paul, prevents it. Following a violent incident, she flees into the unfamiliar landscape, finding a world surprisingly different from what she knows. She is rescued by Frank, a disillusioned activist, who introduces her to the deception behind her enslavement and the hope of Black liberation. Alice begins a journey of self-discovery and fights for a better future.

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Cast & crew

Alice Cast

William Hurt leads the cast, with Joe Mantegna and Mia Farrow.

Ratings

Alice Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Alice 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.

Plot

Alice Plot Summary

What happens in Alice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alice Tate is a refined homemaker living in the upper echelons of Manhattan society. Her days revolve around leisure activities such as shopping, indulging in beauty treatments, and engaging in light-hearted gossip with her social circle. Married for 16 years to the affluent Doug, Alice’s life seems picture-perfect, albeit with two children who are primarily cared for by a nanny.

Full summary

The whole story of Alice, scene by scene

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Box office

Alice Box Office

Alice grossed $7.3 million worldwide.

1990 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.3M

US & Canada
$7.3M
Awards

Alice Awards & Nominations

Alice was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.

2 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Alice Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Alice.

Alice (1990) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alice?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Alice Tate's main struggle throughout the movie?

Cars

Cars in Alice

3 cars on screen, including the 1986 Buick Century and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.

  • 1986 Buick Century in Alice 1986 Buick Century Minor role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Alice 1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Alice 1988 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
Details

Alice Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “중년의 위기” and “拾夢情真”.

Also known as
  • 중년의 위기
  • 拾夢情真
  • 愛麗絲
  • Ալիսա
  • Simplesmente Alice
  • אליס
  • Alicja
  • Алис
  • Элис
  • Alisa
  • アリス
  • 爱丽丝
+1 more
  • Αλις: Απιστη ή Απατημένη;, ალისა

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FAQ

Alice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Alice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alice?

Alice runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Alice released?

Alice was released on December 25, 1990.

Who is in the cast of Alice?

Alice stars William Hurt, Joe Mantegna and Mia Farrow, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Alice make at the box office?

Alice grossed $7.3 million worldwide.

How is Alice rated?

Alice has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Was Alice nominated for any awards?

Alice received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Alice have a post-credit scene?

No. Alice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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