Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore_
"A movie for everyone who has ever dreamed of a second chance."
After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.
Starring
Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter, Kris Kristofferson
Box Office
$21.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore earned $21.0M worldwide on a $1.8M budget — a 1,067% return on investment.
Year context
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 52m.
CAST (20)
Ellen Burstyn
Alice Hyatt
Alfred Lutter
Tommy
Kris Kristofferson
David
Harvey Keitel
Ben Eberhardt
Diane Ladd
Flo
Lelia Goldoni
Bea
Billy Green Bush
Donald Hyatt
Jodie Foster
Audrey
Valerie Curtin
Vera
Vic Tayback
Mel
Murray Moston
Jacobs
Harry Northup
Joe & Jim's Bartender
Lane Bradbury
Rita Eberhardt
MB
Mia Bendixsen
Alice - Age 8
DC
Dean Casper
Chicken
MB
Marty Brinton
Lenny
OM
Ola Moore
Old Woman
Laura Dern
Girl Eating Ice Cream Cone (uncredited)
TC
Tami Conner
Mother (uncredited)
DA
David Adams
Diner at Mel & Ruby's (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$1.8M
Budget
$21.0M
Revenue
+1067%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (514 votes)
Budget
$1,800,000
Box Office
$21,000,000
Profit
+$19,200,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore about?
After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.
How long is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
The cast of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore includes Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter, Kris Kristofferson, Harvey Keitel, Diane Ladd.
How much did Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore make at the box office?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore earned $21,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,800,000.
What is the rating of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 514 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama