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Alice in Wonderland (1933): Cast, Ratings & Plot

Alice in Wonderland (1933) movie poster

Alice in Wonderland is a 1933 adventure fantasy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod and Hugh Harman, starring Gary Cooper, Cary Grant and Richard Arlen. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Metascore
54
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Alice in Wonderland (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genres
Adventure , Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alice in Wonderland About?

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

A spirited young woman, bored with Victorian England’s social conventions, follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and into the fantastical world of Wonderland. There, she encounters peculiar and whimsical creatures, faces absurd situations, and embarks on a curious adventure filled with bizarre encounters and unexpected transformations.

Alice in Wonderland Themes & Keywords

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  • wonderland
  • alice character
  • white queen character
  • red queen character
  • white knight character
  • humpty dumpty character
  • king of hearts character
  • mock turtle character
  • tweedledum and tweedledee characters
  • queen of hearts character
  • march hare character
  • dormouse character
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  • duchess
  • caterpillar character
  • dodo bird character
  • white rabbit character
  • twin
  • gryphon
  • cheshire cat character
  • alice in wonderland character
  • chess the game
  • all star cast
  • ensemble cast
  • girl
  • young
  • world
  • remade
  • absurdism
  • surrealism
  • dream
  • mirror
  • flamingo
  • croquet
  • female protagonist
  • carpenter
  • reference to william shakespeare
  • crying
  • riddle
  • pig
  • walrus
  • octopus
  • oyster
  • fanfare
  • cel animation
  • rose garden
  • film within a film
  • crown
  • tea party
  • cards
  • alternate dimension
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Cast & crew

Alice in Wonderland Cast

Gary Cooper leads the cast, with Cary Grant and Richard Arlen. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Alice in Wonderland Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Alice in Wonderland 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Alice in Wonderland Plot Summary

What happens in Alice in Wonderland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alice, portrayed by Charlotte Henry, leads a tranquil life with her sister Dinah until one fateful day when curiosity gets the better of her. Chasing after the elusive White Rabbit, she tumbles down a rabbit hole that transports her to a fantastical realm filled with bizarre adventures and curious characters. Upon her arrival, Alice discovers a series of marvelous doors, each more intriguing than the last. Her journey begins when she drinks from a bottle labeled “Drink Me, Not Poison,” leading to a dramatic growth spurt that makes her quite large. Overwhelmed with emotion, her tears flood the room, creating an unusual pool.

Full summary

The whole story of Alice in Wonderland, scene by scene

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Videos

Alice in Wonderland Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Alice in Wonderland.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alice in Wonderland?

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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Who is the main character in Alice in Wonderland?

Details

Alice in Wonderland Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Alicja w Krainie Czarów” and “Alice nel paese delle meraviglie”.

Also known as
  • Alicja w Krainie Czarów
  • Alice nel paese delle meraviglie
  • Alice au pays des merveilles
  • Alice im Wunderland
  • Alicia en el país de las Maravillas
  • Алиса в страната на чудесата
  • 이상한 나라의 앨리스
  • Алиса в стране чудес
  • Alice Harikalar Diyarında
  • Alice no País das Maravilhas
  • 爱丽丝梦游仙境
  • Alice i Underlandet
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  • 不思議の国のアリス

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FAQ

Alice in Wonderland FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Alice in Wonderland, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Alice in Wonderland released?

Alice in Wonderland was released on December 22, 1933.

Who directed Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland was directed by Norman Z. McLeod, Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising.

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Who is in the cast of Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland stars Gary Cooper, Cary Grant and Richard Arlen, among 10 credited actors.

How is Alice in Wonderland rated?

Alice in Wonderland has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Alice in Wonderland have a post-credit scene?

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

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