Alice's Restaurant (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, Alice's Restaurant is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Arthur Penn, running about 111 minutes. “Every Generation Has A Story To Tell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump, but finds it closed for the holiday, so he just dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested, and sends him on a bizarre journey that ends with him in front of the draft board.
Who’s in it. Alice's Restaurant stars Arlo Guthrie as Arlo Guthrie, Pat Quinn as Alice Brock, James Broderick as Ray Brock and Tina Chen as Mari-chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Alice's Restaurant 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's Restaurant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alice's Restaurant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alice's Restaurant (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alice's Restaurant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alice's Restaurant worth watching?
- Alice's Restaurant holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alice's Restaurant?
- Alice's Restaurant stars Arlo Guthrie, Pat Quinn, James Broderick, Tina Chen and Geoff Outlaw.
- When was Alice's Restaurant released?
- Alice's Restaurant was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.