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Alice, Darling (2023)
Pushed to the breaking point by Simon, her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice becomes an unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends while on vacation. As she rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective, she slowly starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. However, Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering, and once unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.
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Pushed to the breaking point by Simon, her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice becomes an unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends while on vacation. As she rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective, she slowly starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. However, Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering, and once unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.
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Genre:Thriller, Drama, Romance
Directed By:Mary Nighy
Written By:Alanna Francis
In Theaters:1/20/2023
Box Office:$121,067
Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Babe Nation Films, Elevation Pictures, Lionsgate
Cast
Mary Nighy
Director
Mary Nighy
Director
Anna Kendrick
Alice
Wunmi Mosaku
Sophie
Kaniehtiio Horn
Tess
Charlie Carrick
Simon
Markjan Winnick
Marcus
Daniel Stolfi
Officer
Carolyn Fe
Customer
Gordon Harper
Fawning Sycophant
Viviana Zarrillo
Store Owner
Mairi Babb
Volunteer #1
Susan Applewhaite
Volunteer #2
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