Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- tense
- intimate
- disturbing
- thoughtful movie night
- conversation starter
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's respectful treatment of psychological abuse, emotional realism, female friendship, and Anna Kendrick's performance, while finding its execution somewhat familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alice's relationship with Simon is defined by manipulative emotional pressure, low self-esteem, and psychological restriction.
Sophie and Tess stage an intervention during a shared vacation to support Alice's separation from Simon.
Alice's psychological stress and disturbed behavior make her inner experience the primary source of tension.
The film is praised for its respectful depiction of psychological violence and the difficulty of leaving a toxic relationship.
Films like Alice, Darling, and why
The Invisible Man
psychological abuse, female friendship, and intimate character-driven tension
Sleeping with the Enemy
women-centered psychological thriller focused on coercive control and emotional trauma
Enough
abusive relationship drama emphasizing female solidarity and the difficulty of escape
The Assistant
quiet psychological tension, trauma, and a protagonist struggling to reclaim agency
Movie Details
- Director
- Mary Nighy
- Release Date
- 2022-12-30
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (338)
Cast
- Anna Kendrick
- Wunmi Mosaku
- Kaniehtiio Horn
- Charlie Carrick
- Markjan Winnick
- Daniel Stolfi
- Carolyn Fe
- Gordon Harper
- Viviana Zarrillo
- Mairi Babb
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Alice, Darling about?
- An intimate psychological thriller follows a young woman whose friends try to help her break free from a quietly devastating relationship.
- What is Alice, Darling like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Alice, Darling as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Alice, Darling violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Alice, Darling as mild.
- What did critics think of Alice, Darling?
- Critics broadly praised the film's respectful treatment of psychological abuse, emotional realism, female friendship, and Anna Kendrick's performance, while finding its execution somewhat familiar.
- Which films are like Alice, Darling?
- Films with a similar feel include The Invisible Man, Sleeping with the Enemy, Enough, and The Assistant.
- How long is Alice, Darling?
- Alice, Darling runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Alice, Darling?
- In United States, Alice, Darling streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
