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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)

โ€œA movie for everyone who has ever dreamed of a second chance.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 558 votes 1h 52m pg ComedyRomanceDrama

#13 of 22 films from 1974 #782 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Martin Scorsese ยท Written by Robert Getchell

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Overview

After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.

Cast

Ellen Burstynas Alice Hyatt
Kris Kristoffersonas David
Alfred Lutteras Tommy
Harvey Keitelas Ben Eberhardt
Diane Laddas Flo
Lelia Goldonias Bea
Billy Green Bushas Donald Hyatt
Jodie Fosteras Audrey
Valerie Curtinas Vera
Vic Taybackas Mel
Murray Mostonas Jacobs
Harry Northupas Joe & Jim's Bartender
Lane Bradburyas Rita Eberhardt
Mia Bendixsenas Alice - Age 8

Facts

Release dateDecember 9, 1974
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1974 average of 117 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,800,000
Box office$21,000,000 (11.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0071115

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Questions

How long is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 558 votes, which places it #13 of 22 films released in 1974 in this index (top 45%) and #782 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore was directed by Martin Scorsese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: GoodFellas (1990), The Departed (2006), Shutter Island (2010).
Who stars in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Ellen Burstyn as Alice Hyatt; Kris Kristofferson as David; Alfred Lutter as Tommy; Harvey Keitel as Ben Eberhardt; Diane Ladd as Flo; Lelia Goldoni as Bea.
What is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9040.

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