Alice in the Cities
1974, German. Directed by Wim Wenders.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Alice in the Cities is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wim WendersDirector
- Rüdiger VoglerPhilip Winter
- Yella RottländerAlice van Damm
- Lisa KreuzerLisa van Damm
- Edda KöchlAngela
- Ernest BoehmPublisher
- Sam PrestiCar Dealer
- Lois MoranAirport Hostess
- Didi PetrikatWoman at Swimming Park
- Hans HirschmüllerPolice Officer
- Sibylle BaierWoman on Ferry
- MirkoBoy Singing Next to Jukebox
- Chuck BerryChuck Berry (archive footage) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1974
- Original title
- Alice in den Städten
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Wim Wenders, Veith von Fürstenberg
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Alice in the Cities: quick answers
What comes after Alice in the Cities?
Next in the series: Wrong Move (1975) and Kings of the Road (1976).
Is Alice in the Cities worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 368 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Alice in the Cities have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Alice in the Cities. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Alice in the Cities parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Alice in the Cities on?
Alice in the Cities is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alice in the Cities?
If you liked Alice in the Cities, try Kings of the Road, The Only Living Boy in New York, Shirley.
Who directed Alice in the Cities?
Alice in the Cities (1974) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Rüdiger Vogler, Yella Rottländer, Lisa Kreuzer.