Still Alice (2014)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,233 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2014-12-05
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is Still Alice worth watching?
Worth watching. Julianne Moore plays a linguistics professor facing early-onset Alzheimer's in a restrained, honest drama. Moore is superb, and the film is sad without being manipulative, but it's heavy and offers little comfort.
Watch it if you
- want a serious drama about illness and family
- admire Julianne Moore
- can handle sad subject matter
Skip it if you
- want something uplifting
- are dealing with a dementia diagnosis in your own family
Best for: Quiet, emotional night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Still Alice
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Plex
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested.
Movies like Still Alice
If you liked Still Alice, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Father (2020) — 90%: Devastating portrait of dementia from the inside
- Away from Her (2007) — 78%: Tender drama about a couple facing memory loss
- A Moment to Remember (2004) — 88%: Korean romance about memory and love
- You're Not You (2014) — 85%: Moving drama about illness and companionship
- The Barbarian Invasions (2003) — 79%: Warm, sad comedy-drama about facing death
Director
Wash Westmoreland
Cast
- Julianne Moore as Alice Howland
- Kate Bosworth as Anna Howland-Jones
- Shane McRae as Charlie Howland-Jones
- Hunter Parrish as Tom Howland
- Alec Baldwin as John Howland
- Seth Gilliam as Frederic Johnson
- Kristen Stewart as Lydia Howland
- Stephen Kunken as Dr. Benjamin
- Erin Darke as Jenny
- Daniel Gerroll as Eric Wellman
Still Alice FAQ
Is Still Alice worth watching?
Worth watching. Julianne Moore plays a linguistics professor facing early-onset Alzheimer's in a restrained, honest drama. Moore is superb, and the film is sad without being manipulative, but it's heavy and offers little comfort.
Where can I watch Still Alice?
In the US you can stream Still Alice on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Plex.
What is Still Alice rated?
Still Alice is rated PG-13.
What movies are like Still Alice?
If you liked Still Alice, try The Father, Away from Her, A Moment to Remember and You're Not You.