Always
“They couldn't hear him. They couldn't see him. But he was there when they needed him... Even after he was gone.”
Synopsis
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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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-16
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Pete Sandich
Holly Hunter
Dorinda Durston
John Goodman
Al Yackey
Brad Johnson
Ted Baker
Audrey Hepburn
Hap
Roberts Blossom
Dave
Keith David
Powerhouse
Ed Van Nuys
Nails
Marg Helgenberger
Rachel
Dale Dye
Fire Boss
Brian Haley
Alex
James Lashly
Charlie
Michael Steve Jones
Grey
Kim Robillard
Air Traffic Controller
Jim Sparkman
Dispatcher
Doug McGrath
Bus Driver
Shereil L. Bowens
Child on Bus
Acencion Fuentes
Child on Bus
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$74.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.39x
+$43.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Belson
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Always
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $74.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, United Artists, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Jerry Belson, Dalton Trumbo, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Chandler Sprague, David Boehm
John Williams
Mikael Salomon, John Toll, Gary Graver, Alexander Witt
Michael Kahn
Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Spielberg
Director
Jerry Belson
Screenplay
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Mikael Salomon
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Always
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Always about?
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.
Who directed Always?
Always was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Always?
The principal cast of Always includes Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson, Audrey Hepburn.
When was Always released and how long is it?
Always was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Always?
Always had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $74.1M at the worldwide box office (2.39 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Always?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Always was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Always?
Always holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).