Alice in the Cities (1974)
Kernel Score: 84% · 330 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1974-05-17
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Alice in the Cities
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
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Director
Cast
- Rüdiger Vogler as Philip Winter
- Yella Rottländer as Alice van Damm
- Lisa Kreuzer as Lisa van Damm
- Edda Köchl as Angela
- Ernest Boehm as Publisher
- Sam Presti as Car Dealer
- Lois Moran as Airport Hostess
- Didi Petrikat as Woman at Swimming Park
- Hans Hirschmüller as Police Officer
- Sibylle Baier as Woman on Ferry
Alice in the Cities FAQ
Is Alice in the Cities good?
Alice in the Cities has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 330 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Alice in the Cities?
In the US you can stream Alice in the Cities on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Alice in the Cities?
If you liked Alice in the Cities, try Raging Bull, Sweet Smell of Success, Dog Day Afternoon and An Affair to Remember.