Always (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Always is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 122 minutes. “They couldn't hear him. They couldn't see him. But he was there when they needed him... Even after he was gone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aerial firefighter Pete risks himself and his vintage World War II airplane in a constant and death-defying quest to fight forest wildfires, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, Dorinda . His love for Dorinda and the advice of fellow pilot Al convince Pete to give up his perilous career, but he flies one last mission. Pete heroically saves Al's plane from certain destruction, but with supernatural consequences.
Who’s in it. Always stars Richard Dreyfuss as Pete Sandich, Holly Hunter as Dorinda Durston, John Goodman as Al Yackey and Audrey Hepburn as Hap, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Always has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $74.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Always page.
If you liked it. Fans of Always tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Always (1989)?
- In US, Always is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Always worth watching?
- Always holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Always?
- Always stars Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Audrey Hepburn and Brad Johnson.
- When was Always released?
- Always was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.