Alice at the Palace (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Alice at the Palace is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Emile Ardolino, running about 72 minutes. “Meryl goes down the rabbit hole in this obscure but entertaining Off-Broadway musical.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meryl Streep stars as Alice in this production of Elizabeth Swados' musical, which was adapted from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Based on the acclaimed New York Shakespeare Festival production by Joseph Papp, Alice at the Palace follows Alice's surreal adventures with The Mad Hatter, The March Hare, The Queen of Hearts, and The Cheshire Cat, among many others.
Who’s in it. Alice at the Palace stars Meryl Streep as Alice, Betty Aberlin as Alice's Sister, Debbie Allen as Red Queen and Richard Cox as Caterpillar / Mad Hatter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alice at the Palace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alice at the Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alice at the Palace 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 Alice at the Palace (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alice at the Palace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alice at the Palace worth watching?
- Alice at the Palace holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alice at the Palace?
- Alice at the Palace stars Meryl Streep, Betty Aberlin, Debbie Allen, Richard Cox and Deborah Rush.
- When was Alice at the Palace released?
- Alice at the Palace was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.