A Town Like Alice
1956, English. Directed by Jack Lee.
A tale of survival.
In 1941 Malaysia, the advancing Japanese army captures a lot of British territory very quickly. The men are sent off to labor camps, but they have no plan on what to do with the women and children of the British.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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A Town Like Alice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 March 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard Mason, W.P. Lipscomb
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What A Town Like Alice is based on
A Town Like Alice is based on A Town Like Alice, a 1950 novel by Nevil Shute, published by Heinemann.
Novel · 1950
A Town Like Alice
By Nevil Shute
Published by Heinemann
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A Town Like Alice: quick answers
Is A Town Like Alice worth watching?
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How long is A Town Like Alice?
A Town Like Alice runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does A Town Like Alice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Town Like Alice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Town Like Alice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Town Like Alice is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Town Like Alice on?
A Town Like Alice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Town Like Alice?
If you liked A Town Like Alice, try Mrs. Miniver, A Time to Love and a Time to Die, The Best Years of Our Lives.
Who directed A Town Like Alice?
A Town Like Alice (1956) was directed by Jack Lee and stars Virginia McKenna, Peter Finch, Tran Van Khe.
What is A Town Like Alice based on?
A Town Like Alice is based on A Town Like Alice, a 1950 novel by Nevil Shute, published by Heinemann.