Scorsese's 1974 Film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' Gets 4K Restoration, Still Resonates Today
Scorsese's 1974 Film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' Gets 4K Restoration, Still Resonates Today
Stacy CareySun, May 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM UTC
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Nearly 50 years after its release, Martin Scorsese's film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore is gaining renewed attention. The Criterion Collection is releasing the film’s first-ever 4K restoration, which was supervised and approved by Scorsese.
The upcoming release includes commentary from Scorsese, Ellen Burstyn, and Jodie Foster, along with archival contributions from the late Diane Ladd and Kris Kristofferson.
The 1974 film follows a woman rebuilding her life after the heartbreak of her husband's death. The challenges of balancing work, family, and uncertainty that Alice navigated still feel familiar today.
In a recent Reddit discussion among fans of the film, one viewer highlighted a scene where Alice breaks down in the bathroom, Flo by her side to lend support.
The Redditor explained, “I think for anyone who’s going through a major life transition, that feeling is so real…there’s nothing you can do. You just keep living.”
In November 2025, after Ladd’s death, fans revisited her performance.
“She should have won an Oscar for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. The Academy embarrassed themselves in that category,” one fan noted on Reddit.
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Both Ladd and Burstyn earned Oscar nominations for their work in the 1974 film. Burstyn won in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category.
The film’s cultural impact extended beyond theaters when it later inspired a television series. Alice starred Linda Lavin in the role originally played by Burstyn. The show aired from 1976 to 1985.
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Beth Howland, Philip McKeon, Vic Tayback, and Polly Holliday joined the Alice cast, as well. Ladd, who portrayed Flo in the film, later joined the series in Season 4 as Belle.
With its upcoming 4K release bringing renewed attention, the film’s story of resilience and reinvention continues to resonate with people. It provides a reminder that its impact continues nearly 50 years later.
This story was originally published by Parade on May 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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