Alice in the Cities (1974)
Alice in the Cities is streaming in Germany on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
The verdict
Alice in the Cities landed among the stronger German films of its release window. It carries a 7.7/10 on TMDB across 363 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 110 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of German drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 363 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
German journalist Philip Winter has a case of writer’s block when trying to write an article about the United States. He decides to return to Germany, and while trying to book a flight, encounters a German woman and her nine year old daughter Alice doing the same. The three become friends (almost out of necessity) and while the mother asks Winter to mind Alice temporarily, it quickly becomes apparent that Alice will be his responsibility for longer than he expected.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wim Wenders
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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