Alice Through the Looking Glass (1998): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1998, Alice Through the Looking Glass is a fantasy, family and tv movie film directed by John Henderson, running about 83 minutes. “Lewis Carroll's Classic Fantasy Tale.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'Alice through the Looking Glass', which continued on from the popular 'Alice in Wonderland' story. This time Alice is played by the mother, who falls asleep while reading the the bedtime story to her daughter. Walking through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world. There she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends on her journey across the chessboard countryside onto become a crowned queen.

Who’s in it. Alice Through the Looking Glass stars Kate Beckinsale as Alice, Geoffrey Palmer as White King, Ian Holm as White Knight and Steve Coogan as Gnat, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Alice Through the Looking Glass has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alice Through the Looking Glass page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alice Through the Looking Glass 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.