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Alice
PG-13

Alice

A younger man and a bolder woman

1990 • 102 min • Fantasy · Drama · Romance · Comedy

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Synopsis

Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a 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 her well-established rut.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
64
Movie Knight Score
350 reviews
  • 64 Audience · 350 · 100%

Alice, a mother of two in a 16-year marriage, finds herself drawn to another man. A mysterious herbalist provides magical herbs, giving her new perspectives and experiences that challenge her established life.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
4/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Infidelity is a central theme
  • Some mature romantic situations
  • Characters use alcohol and cigarettes

What it models well

  • Self-discovery and growth
  • Exploring personal desires
  • The value of perspective
  • Finding one's voice

Talk about it after

  • What makes a marriage strong?
  • The consequences of infidelity
  • How different cultures approach healing
  • Following your intuition

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Alice. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Woody Allen • Crew: Woody Allen

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Details

TMDB audience
6.4/10 (350)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Box office
$7,331,839
IMDb
tt0099012

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