# Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)

> A newly widowed singer travels west with her precocious son, finding precarious work, complicated romance, and a hard-won chance to define herself.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9742

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter, Kris Kristofferson, Harvey Keitel, Diane Ladd, Lelia Goldoni, Billy Green Bush, Jodie Foster
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071115/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, melancholic, reflective evening, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A widow embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience while raising her son.

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