Always

Name: Always
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Released: 1989-12-22
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson, Audrey Hepburn

1989·Movie·PG·122 min·★ 6.2(689)

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“They couldn't hear him. They couldn't see him. But he was there when they needed him... Even after he was gone.”

The spirit of a recently deceased expert pilot mentors a newer pilot while watching him fall in love with the girlfriend that he left behind.

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Where to watch Always in United States

Can I watch Always in United States? Yes — you can stream Always in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Always

Always is a 1989 English-language romance, fantasy and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Always was produced by Universal Pictures, United Artists, and Amblin Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on December 22, 1989, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $31 million, it went on to gross $74 million worldwide.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Jerry Belson
Release date: December 22, 1989
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $31 million
Box office: $74 million
Production: Universal Pictures, United Artists, Amblin Entertainment

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Always cast & crew

Always was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Jerry Belson.

The cast features Richard Dreyfuss as Pete Sandich, Holly Hunter as Dorinda Durston, John Goodman as Al Yackey, Brad Johnson as Ted Baker, Audrey Hepburn as Hap, and Roberts Blossom as Dave.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Mikael Salomon, and it was produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg.

Is Always worth watching?

Always holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 689 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy romance, fantasy, and drama, Always is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Always

In United States, you can stream Always on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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