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Alice in Wonderland (1951): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Alice in Wonderland (1951) movie poster

Alice in Wonderland is a 1951 animated musical directed by Clyde Geronimi and Hamilton Luske, starring Kathryn Beaumont, J. Pat O'Malley and Sterling Holloway. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $1,246 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$1.2K
award nomination
1
Metascore
68
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Alice in Wonderland (1951) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
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.

Alice Kingsleigh, now a young woman, is pulled back into the fantastical realm of Underland. There, she must navigate a world of fantastical creatures and face her destiny. Drawn by a familiar White Rabbit, she finds herself caught between her ordinary life and the extraordinary memories of her childhood adventures, ultimately confronting a looming threat to Underland.

Alice in Wonderland Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • dream
  • rabbit
  • cat
  • talking animal
  • it was all a dream
  • female protagonist
  • sudden change in size
  • changing size
  • cheshire cat
  • card
  • queen
  • anger
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  • tea party
  • growing in size
  • alternate dimension
  • talking cat
  • playing card
  • sentenced to death
  • character name in title
  • three word title
  • fantasy world
  • ladder
  • pocket watch
  • umbrella
  • croquet
  • england
  • invisibility
  • tea
  • door
  • key
  • teapot
  • chase
  • shrinking potion
  • girl
  • mushroom
  • judge
  • paintbrush
  • disembodied grin
  • dress as a parachute
  • child's point of view
  • tears
  • oyster
  • falling into a hole
  • forest
  • fantasy land
  • wonderland
  • rabbit hole
  • sneeze
  • trial
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Alice in Wonderland Cast

Kathryn Beaumont leads the cast, with J. Pat O'Malley and Sterling Holloway. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske and Wilfred Jackson; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from the Directors of Alice in Wonderland

More films directed by the directors of Alice in Wonderland, best-rated first: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.

Ratings

Alice in Wonderland Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Alice in Wonderland 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

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 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alice, portrayed by Kathryn Beaumont, finds herself utterly uninterested as her older sister reads from a history book. Yearning for something extraordinary, Alice is captivated when she spots a White Rabbit dressed in a waistcoat, obsessively checking his watch. Following him with her curious cat, Dinah, she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a wonderland filled with whimsy and wonder, leaving Dinah behind.

Full summary

The whole story of Alice in Wonderland, scene by scene

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Box office

Alice in Wonderland Box Office

Alice in Wonderland grossed $1,246 worldwide.

1951 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2K

International
$381
Awards

Alice in Wonderland Awards & Nominations

Alice in Wonderland was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 1952 1 nomination
    • Nominated Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
Videos

Alice in Wonderland Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

Alice in Wonderland ~ Original Theatrical Trailer (1951)
  • Trailer Alice in Wonderland - 1974 Reissue Trailer
  • Trailer Alice in Wonderland - 2011 60th Anniversary Blu-ray Trailer
  • Behind the Scenes Reflections On Alice | A Making of Alice in Wonderland (1951)
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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What book is Alice's sister reading at the beginning of the movie?

Details

Alice in Wonderland Also Known As

39 alternative titles, including “I Aliki sti hora ton thavmaton” and “Alisa v strane chudes”.

Also known as
  • I Aliki sti hora ton thavmaton
  • Alisa v strane chudes
  • Disney's Alice in Wonderland
  • אליס בארץ הפלאות
  • Алиса у земљи чуда
  • 爱丽斯梦游仙境
  • Alice Möcüzələr Diyarında
  • Η Αλίκη στη Χώρα των Θαυμάτων
  • Аліса ў краіне цудаў
  • Alice im Wunderland
  • Liisa ihmemaassa
  • Alice i Eventyrland
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  • Alice nel paese delle meraviglie
  • Alice Csodaországban
  • Alice au pays des merveilles
  • Alice no País das Maravilhas
  • Alice i Underlandet
  • Alicia en el País de las Maravillas
  • Алиса в стране чудес
  • Alicja w Krainie Czarów
  • 爱丽丝梦游仙境
  • Alenka v říši divů
  • ふしぎの国のアリス
  • 이상한 나라의 앨리스
  • Alice în Țara Minunilor
  • Alice Harikalar Diyarında
  • Lísa í Undralandi
  • Алиса в страната на чудесата
  • آلیس در سرزمین عجایب
  • Alisa u zemlji čudesa
  • Alisa Stebuklų šalyje
  • Alica v krajine zázrakov
  • أليس في بلاد العجائب
  • Аліса в Країні чудес
  • 愛麗絲夢遊仙境
  • อลิซในแดนมหัศจรรย์
  • Alica v Čudežni deželi
  • Alice ở Xứ Sở Thần Tiên
  • Alícia al País de les Meravelles, ალისა საოცრებათა ქვეყანაში

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FAQ

Alice in Wonderland FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards 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 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Alice in Wonderland released?

Alice in Wonderland was released on September 14, 1951.

Who directed Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland was directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske and Wilfred Jackson.

More films by Clyde Geronimi

Who is in the cast of Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland stars Kathryn Beaumont, J. Pat O'Malley and Sterling Holloway, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Alice in Wonderland make at the box office?

Alice in Wonderland grossed $1,246 worldwide.

How is Alice in Wonderland rated?

Alice in Wonderland has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Was Alice in Wonderland nominated for any awards?

Alice in Wonderland received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

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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