Still Alice
Still Alice

Still Alice

2014Movie101 minEnglish

Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users84%
Director: Richard Glatzer, Wash WestmorelandGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Alice Howland, a renowned linguistics professor, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the disease progresses, she struggles to maintain her identity, her relationships with her husband and three children, and her sharp intellect. The film poignantly portrays her journey of adaptation and resilience in the face of a devastating illness.

Critical Reception

Still Alice received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Julianne Moore's powerful performance. The film was praised for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of Alzheimer's disease and its impact on individuals and families.

What Reviewers Say

  • Julianne Moore delivers a tour-de-force performance as an Alzheimer's patient.
  • The film offers a sensitive and thought-provoking exploration of memory and identity.
  • While emotionally challenging, it's a deeply affecting and important story.

Google audience: Audiences lauded Julianne Moore's incredibly moving performance and found the film to be an honest and emotional depiction of Alzheimer's disease, appreciating its focus on the character's internal experience.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Actress (Julianne Moore). Nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actress. Won numerous awards from film critics associations worldwide.

Fun Fact

Julianne Moore's portrayal of Alice Howland is considered one of her most iconic roles, earning her widespread critical praise and numerous accolades.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

At the ripe old age of fifty, renowned American linguist “Alice” (Julianne Moore) is at the top of her game and looking forward to a married life with three grown up children and a grand-child. Then she starts noticing that she is becoming ...
mattwilde123

mattwilde123

'Still Alice' is a film that boasts a remarkable central performance from Julianne Moore. It tells the story of a University linguistics professor (Moore) as she is diagnosed a rare form of Auzheimer's disease. Richard Glatzer's directio...