A Town Like Alice (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1956, A Town Like Alice is a drama, war and romance film directed by Jack Lee, running about 117 minutes. “A tale of survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1941 Malaysia, the advancing Japanese army captures a lot of British territory very quickly. The men are sent off to labor camps, but they have no plan on what to do with the women and children of the British.
Who’s in it. A Town Like Alice stars Virginia McKenna as Jean Paget, Peter Finch as Joe Harman, Kenji Takagi as Japanese Sergeant and Tran Van Khe as Captain Sugaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Town Like Alice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Town Like Alice page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Town Like Alice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Town Like Alice (1956)?
- In US, A Town Like Alice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Town Like Alice worth watching?
- A Town Like Alice holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Town Like Alice?
- A Town Like Alice stars Virginia McKenna, Peter Finch, Kenji Takagi, Tran Van Khe and Jean Anderson.
- When was A Town Like Alice released?
- A Town Like Alice was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.