Alice Through the Looking Glass
“Lewis Carroll's Classic Fantasy Tale.”
Synopsis
A modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'Alice through the Looking Glass', which continued on from the popular 'Alice in Wonderland' story. This time Alice is played by the mother, who falls asleep while reading the the bedtime story to her daughter. Walking through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world. There she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends on her journey across the chessboard countryside onto become a crowned queen.
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Kate Beckinsale
Alice
Geoffrey Palmer
White King
Ian Holm
White Knight
Steve Coogan
Gnat
Penelope Wilton
White Queen
Charlotte Curley
Little Alice
Louise J. Taylor
Tiger Lily
Rebecca Palmer
Rose
Paulette P. Williams
Daisy #1
Tania Luternauer
Daisy #2
Siân Phillips
Red Queen
John Tordoff
Railway Guard
Jasper Holmes
Man in Paper Suit
Gary Olsen
Tweedle-Dum
Marc Warren
Tweedle-Dee
Michael Medwin
Red King
Brian Gilks
Walrus
John Cashen
Carpenter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Vivian
- Original Score
- Dominik Scherrer
- Original Title
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- IAC Film, Projector Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Henderson
Nick Vivian, Lewis Carroll
Dominik Scherrer
John Ignatius
David Yardley
Guy Collins
Department Leadership Roster
John Henderson
Director
Nick Vivian
Screenplay
Jemima Cotter
Costume Design
Dominik Scherrer
Original Music Composer
David Yardley
Editor
John Ignatius
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice Through the Looking Glass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alice Through the Looking Glass about?
A modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'Alice through the Looking Glass', which continued on from the popular 'Alice in Wonderland' story. This time Alice is played by the mother, who falls asleep while reading the the bedtime story to her daughter. Walking through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world. There she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends on her journey across the chessboard countryside onto become a crowned queen.
Who directed Alice Through the Looking Glass?
Alice Through the Looking Glass was directed by John Henderson.
Who stars in Alice Through the Looking Glass?
The principal cast of Alice Through the Looking Glass includes Kate Beckinsale, Geoffrey Palmer, Ian Holm, Steve Coogan, Penelope Wilton.
When was Alice Through the Looking Glass released and how long is it?
Alice Through the Looking Glass was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Alice Through the Looking Glass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alice Through the Looking Glass was composed by Dominik Scherrer.
Is Alice Through the Looking Glass based on a book or true story?
Alice Through the Looking Glass is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis Carroll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alice Through the Looking Glass?
Alice Through the Looking Glass holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).