Alice Adams (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1935, Alice Adams is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Stevens, running about 99 minutes. “Twenty-two and wonderful ... as Booth Tarkington's loveliest heroine!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the lower-middle-class Adams family, father and son are happy to work in a drugstore, but mother and daughter Alice try every possible social-climbing stratagem despite snubs and embarrassment. When Alice finally meets her dream man Arthur, mother nags father into a risky business venture and plans to impress Alice's beau with an "upscale" family dinner. Will the excruciating results drive Arthur away?
Who’s in it. Alice Adams stars Katharine Hepburn as Alice Adams, Fred MacMurray as Arthur Russell, Fred Stone as Virgil Adams and Evelyn Venable as Mildred 'Georgette' Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Alice Adams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $770K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alice Adams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alice Adams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alice Adams (1935)?
- In US, Alice Adams is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alice Adams worth watching?
- Alice Adams holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alice Adams?
- Alice Adams stars Katharine Hepburn, Fred MacMurray, Fred Stone, Evelyn Venable and Frank Albertson.
- When was Alice Adams released?
- Alice Adams was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.