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.
Always (1989) is a romance, fantasy and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, released on December 22, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman and Brad Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 685 ratings.
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Richard Dreyfuss
as Pete Sandich
Holly Hunter
as Dorinda Durston
John Goodman
as Al Yackey
Brad Johnson
as Ted Baker
Audrey Hepburn
as Hap
Roberts Blossom
as Dave
Keith David
as Powerhouse
Ed Van Nuys
as Nails
Marg Helgenberger
as Rachel
Dale Dye
as Fire Boss
Brian Haley
as Alex
James Lashly
as Charlie
Directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Jerry Belson, Dalton Trumbo and Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 685 ratings.
A genuinely delightful romance movie with a difference that will seesaw you between tears of laughter and tears of sadness. Spielberg knows how to make movies, it has to be said, and this one pushes all the right buttons.
Reviewed on May 12, 2023
"Always" is an engaging and absolutely splendid piece of entertainment which has been brought to the screen with tremendous visual artistry by Steven Spielberg. It unfolds in a way you might expect it to, but its ruminations on the profound themes of death and the afterlife are loaded with a powerful emotional poignancy which is never allowed to cross over into the more unappetising realms of the saccharine. It…
Reviewed on April 11, 2025
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Always (1989) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Always (1989) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson and Audrey Hepburn. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Always was released on December 22, 1989 and runs for 2h 2m.
Always (1989) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 685 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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