Always

PG

Released Dec 22, 1989

2h 2m

Fantasy

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68%

Tomatometer

28 Reviews

58%

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10,000+ Ratings

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.

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Critics Consensus

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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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 3/5

Aug 12, 2004

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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

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

An unfulfilled promise, a plummeting dove.

Jan 1, 2000

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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

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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

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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

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Elena D

I saw this movie in 1989 in the theater. I was not the kind for going to see love stories at the movies, however, the premise and actors involved intrigued me. I will always remember and think of this film when I think of a love story. I believe this was Audrey Hepburn's last film and I will love it always.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/24

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nikos adonis p

john goodman was terrible

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Ulli M

this movie is a test for your patience.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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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

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Zelda W

I normally really John Goodman but he thinks he was in Rosanne

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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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

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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
Producer: Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
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
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround

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