Alice (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1990, Alice is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Woody Allen, running about 102 minutes. “A younger man and a bolder woman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for the handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults herbalist Dr. Yang, who realizes that her problems are not related to her back, but in her mind and heart. Dr. Yang's magical herbs give Alice wondrous powers, taking her out of well-established rut.
Who’s in it. Alice stars Mia Farrow as Alice Tate, William Hurt as Doug Tate, Joe Mantegna as Joe and Alec Baldwin as Ed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Alice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alice (1990)?
- In US, Alice is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alice worth watching?
- Alice holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alice?
- Alice stars Mia Farrow, William Hurt, Joe Mantegna, Alec Baldwin and Blythe Danner.
- When was Alice released?
- Alice was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.