Still Alice

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Still Alice

PG-13

2015

1h 37m

Drama

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Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice's three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day.

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Critics Consensus

Elevated by a gripping performance from Julianne Moore, Still Alice is a heartfelt drama that honors its delicate themes with bravery and sensitivity.

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Molly Haskell

Film Comment Magazine

It's the intent of this moving film to capture something that for obvious reasons is rarely attempted in memoir or movie, i.e., the experience of the deadly disease from the perspective of the sufferer rather than the caregivers.

Feb 15, 2017

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

The subject matter may be tough, and the end-point inevitable, but the message we take away is defiant and ultimately uplifting.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2015

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

Writer-directors Glatzer and Westmoreland have written a rich, multi-layered screenplay that works equally well as family melodrama and as a meditation on language, identity and mortality.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 6, 2015

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The balance of heartbreak and hope for everyone is extremely compelling.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 31, 2025

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

The merit of the film lies in its ability to dramatise so very delicately, movingly and powerfully a story of one woman’s battle with an incurable illness.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 9, 2024

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Tania Hussain

The Hudsucker

Watching [Julianne Moore] in a role like this is not just moving, but because she plays it so faultlessly, you can’t help but feel that you know her and are a part of her in every scene.

Jul 28, 2024

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Jon G

A great, moving movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Mike P

Beautiful humanistic tear-jerker about English Professor Julianne Moore's descent into mental oblivion as she develops Alzheimer's at a young age. And then the family is challenged in terms of who will step up; and who will betray her; since she desperately needs a caregiver to survive at that point. It's all beautiful and heartbreaking; anchored by Moore's amazing performance. Kristen Stewart steps up too this time; and her line, "Don't worry Mom. I've got you," will have you reaching for your crying towell. The last scene where Kristen feeds the infantilized Moore is also very moving and heartbreaking. Overall an excellent showcase for superb acting! For similarly themed movies try: Awakenings and Charlie. The Elvis Costello humanist-ballad of 1989 "Veronica" is also the spiritual cousin of this fine film. I definitely recommend this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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Stephen L

"Still Alice" serves as a profound mechanism of empathy, immersing viewers into the harrowing journey of Dr. Alice Howland's battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Julianne Moore's portrayal is nothing short of outstanding, capturing the nuanced decline of a brilliant mind with authenticity and grace. The film's direction and editing are executed with precision, presenting a narrative that is both educational and deeply moving. Supporting performances, notably from Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart, complement Moore's lead, enriching the story's emotional depth. While undeniably heart-wrenching, "Still Alice" transcends mere tragedy, offering viewers an opportunity to cultivate empathy and understanding for those affected by such conditions.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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sally b

Great acting, but could be triggering if you have a loved one with Alzheimer's. Very realistic, and almost too sad at times, but worth watching if you're in the mood for a reflective piece.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Audience Member

Not my usual watch but saw it on a flight and was blown away! Very heart wrenching sad. Would recommend it to anyone

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Sharang L

Very poignant, very scary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Synopsis

Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice's three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day.

Director: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Producer: Lex Lutzus, James Brown, Pamela Koffler
Screenwriter: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Shriver Films, Killer Films, Lutzus-Brown, Big Indie Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Language|A Sexual Reference|Mature Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.8M
Runtime: 1h 37m

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