Still Alice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Still Alice |
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| Music by | Ilan Eshkeri |
| Cinematography | Denis Lenoir |
| Editing by | Nicolas Chaudeurge |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
| Release date(s) | September 8, 2014 (TIFF) January 16, 2015 (United States) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Money made | $44.8 million |
Still Alice is a drama movie from 2014. It is based on a novel with the same name. The story is about a smart linguistics professor named Alice. She finds out she has early-onset Alzheimer's disease. This is a type of illness that affects memory and thinking.
Julianne Moore plays Alice in the movie. Kristen Stewart plays her daughter, Lydia. Kate Bosworth plays her other daughter, Anna. The movie shows how Alice and her family deal with this difficult disease. Still Alice was first shown in the United States on December 5, 2014. Julianne Moore won an important award, an Academy Award for Best Actress, for her amazing acting in the film.
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About the Movie
Still Alice tells the story of Alice Howland. She is a successful professor at a university. Her life changes when she starts to forget things. Soon, she learns she has early-onset Alzheimer's. This means the disease starts when someone is younger than usual.
The Story of Alice
The movie follows Alice as her memory gets worse. She tries to keep her independence and her connections with her family. Her husband, John, and her three children, Anna, Lydia, and Tom, try to support her. The film shows the challenges they all face. It also highlights the importance of family love.
Main Actors
- Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland. Her performance was highly praised.
- Alec Baldwin plays John Howland, Alice's husband.
- Kristen Stewart plays Lydia Howland, Alice's youngest daughter.
- Kate Bosworth plays Anna Howland-Jones, Alice's oldest daughter.
- Hunter Parrish plays Tom Howland, Alice's son.
Awards and Recognition
The movie Still Alice received a lot of attention. Julianne Moore's acting was especially recognized. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress. This is one of the biggest awards an actor can get. Her performance helped many people understand what it might be like to live with Alzheimer's disease.
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Moore received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance
See also
In Spanish: Siempre Alice para niños
