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      PG Released Dec 22, 1989 2 hr. 2 min. Fantasy List
      68% 28 Reviews Tomatometer 58% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Aerial firefighter Pete (Richard Dreyfuss) risks himself and his vintage World War II airplane in a constant and death-defying quest to fight forest wildfires, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, Dorinda (Holly Hunter). His love for Dorinda and the advice of fellow pilot Al (John Goodman) convince Pete to give up his perilous career, but he flies one last mission. Pete heroically saves Al's plane from certain destruction, but with supernatural consequences. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 06 Buy Now

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      Its central romance takes occasional dives into excessive sentimentality, but Always otherwise flies high thanks to director Steven Spielberg's rousing feel for adventure.

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      nikos adonis p john goodman was terrible Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Ulli M this movie is a test for your patience. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Barbara Mary W ok, holy hunter is good but I cant say the same thing for the rest of the film Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Zelda W I normally really John Goodman but he thinks he was in Rosanne Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Wolfgang S the film doesnt have right tone for the subject matter. grief and losing loved ones are tough topics to make it really engaging. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Alec B It has the reputation for being one of Spielberg's worst movies and it is hard to disagree with that assessment. There are a few moments of pure technical filmmaking that remain memorable but the rest of the movie just oozes the kind of sentimentality that never feels honest. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 3/5 Aug 12, 2004 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times Although Always is filled with big, sentimental moments, it lacks the intimacy to make any of this very moving. Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Rita Kempley Washington Post An unfulfilled promise, a plummeting dove. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Jo Berry Radio Times Best pal John Goodman steals the show, and Audrey Hepburn (in her last screen role) gives him a run for his money as an angelic guide, while both Hunter and Dreyfuss just manage to stave off the syrup to produce a romantic tale of everlasting love. Rated: 3/5 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Candace Wiggins Southern Voice (Atlanta) Spielberg could have gotten in his own way again with the special effects and the schmaltz. Instead, he manages to restrain himself and let the story take over, telling itself. Rated: 2.5/4 May 9, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a top-tier effort that seems to have unfairly fallen through the cracks. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Aerial firefighter Pete (Richard Dreyfuss) risks himself and his vintage World War II airplane in a constant and death-defying quest to fight forest wildfires, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, Dorinda (Holly Hunter). His love for Dorinda and the advice of fellow pilot Al (John Goodman) convince Pete to give up his perilous career, but he flies one last mission. Pete heroically saves Al's plane from certain destruction, but with supernatural consequences.
      Director
      Steven Spielberg
      Screenwriter
      Jerry Belson, Dalton Trumbo, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal/Universal Int
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 22, 1989, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2015
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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