Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore is a 1974 romantic drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Ellen Burstyn, Lelia Goldoni and Billy Green Bush. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $18.6 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress, and 5 awards in all. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore About?
The premise of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of her husband, a woman sets out on a cross-country journey with her young son. Seeking a fresh start and a chance to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, she confronts personal challenges and embraces a newfound independence. The film explores themes of grief, hope, and self-discovery with warmth and humor.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- waitress
- single mother
- widow
- arizona desert
- arizona
- phoenix arizona
- diner
- socorro new mexico
- monterey california
- death of husband
- piano bar
- woman plays a piano
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- woman sings
- seeking a job
- waiting tables
- tucson arizona
- female singer
- beard
- working woman
- on the road
- piano
- road movie
- husband wife relationship
- dysfunctional family
- underage drinking
- station wagon
- abusive husband
- friendship between women
- physical abuse
- starting over
- single parent
- self discovery
- unemployment
- loss of husband
- mother son relationship
- character name in title
- sexual relationship
- gender relations
- prostitute
- new mexico desert
- f rated
- boy wears eyeglasses
- bad temper
- reference to robert redford
- singing career
- yard sale
- telephone call
- family relationships
- mother child relationship
- parent child relationship
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Cast
Ellen Burstyn leads the cast, with Lelia Goldoni and Billy Green Bush. Directed by Martin Scorsese; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Scorsese
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Plot Summary
What happens in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 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
It is 1947, and Alice, an 8-year-old girl, dreams of becoming a singer while growing up on a farm near Monterey, California. The film opens with a vibrant ruby red backdrop, deliberately echoing the theatrical charm of classic cinema, hinting at a satire of beloved films like Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz.
Fast forward to 1974, during a sweltering summer in Soccoro, New Mexico, where the soundtrack features Mott the Hoople’s “All the Way From Memphis.” In a modest blue-collar home, Alice is depicted as a bright and witty woman, hilariously engaging with her son while struggling with a bored, uncommunicative husband who drives a Coca-Cola truck. This husband often berates her for their son’s mischievous behavior.
Full summary
The whole story of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, scene by scene
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Box Office
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore grossed $18.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.6M
- US & Canada
- $18.6M
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Awards & Nominations
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore won 1 Oscar, including Actress, and 5 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1976, with 4 wins from 7 nominations.
5 wins12 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1976 4 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Ellen Burstyn
- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Diane Ladd
- Won Best Film – Martin Scorsese
- Won Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Lelia Goldoni
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Oscars 1975 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Actress – Ellen Burstyn
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Diane Ladd
- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
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Golden Globes 1975 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Ellen Burstyn
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Diane Ladd
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Go With the Flo
How Well Do You Know Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event catalyzes Alice's journey of self-discovery?
Cars in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
26 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1960 GMC C-Series.
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1974 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “再见爱丽斯” and “艾丽丝不在这里”.
- Also known as
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- 再见爱丽斯
- 艾丽丝不在这里
- 艾丽丝不再住在这里
- 엘리스는 이제 여기 살지 않는다
- Alice non abita più qui
- Alice Não Mora Mais Aqui
- Alice lebt hier nicht mehr
- Алиса здесь больше не живет
- Alicia ya no vive aquí
- Alice n'est plus ici
- Alice Já Não Mora Aqui
- Alice už tu nebydlí
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- אליס לא גרה כאן יותר
- Alice már nem lakik itt
- Alice Artık Burada Oturmuyor
- Alice bor her ikke mere
- 曾经沧海难为水
- Η Αλίκη Δεν Μένει Πια Εδώ
- Alícia ja no viu aquí, ალისა აქ უკვე აღარ ცხოვრობს
- アリスの恋
- Alice ei asu enää täällä
- Аліса тут більше не живе
- Alice bor inte här längre
- Alicja już tu nie mieszka
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore released?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore was released on December 9, 1974.
Who directed Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore was directed by Martin Scorsese.
More films by Martin Scorsese Who is in the cast of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore stars Ellen Burstyn, Lelia Goldoni and Billy Green Bush, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore make at the box office?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore grossed $18.6 million worldwide.
How is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore rated?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore win?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore won 5 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1976.
Does Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore have a post-credit scene?
No. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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