Alice's Restaurant
1969, English. Directed by Arthur Penn.
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After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and sends him on a bizarre journey.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Alice's Restaurant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 August 1969.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Venable Herndon, Arthur Penn
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What Alice's Restaurant is based on
Alice's Restaurant is based on Alice's Restaurant, a 1967 musical work/composition.
Musical work/composition · 1967
Alice's Restaurant
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Alice's Restaurant: quick answers
Is Alice's Restaurant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Alice's Restaurant?
Alice's Restaurant runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Alice's Restaurant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Alice's Restaurant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Alice's Restaurant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Alice's Restaurant is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Alice's Restaurant on?
Alice's Restaurant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 August 1969. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alice's Restaurant?
If you liked Alice's Restaurant, try About Alex, Almost Friends, The Spitfire Grill.
Who directed Alice's Restaurant?
Alice's Restaurant (1969) was directed by Arthur Penn and stars Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick.
What is Alice's Restaurant based on?
Alice's Restaurant is based on Alice's Restaurant, a 1967 musical work/composition.