---
title: "Alice Through the Looking Glass"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alice-through-the-looking-glass-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15162
imdb_id: "tt0167758"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 72
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Alice Through the Looking Glass (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alice-through-the-looking-glass-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Alice Through the Looking Glass is a 1998 British fantasy television film directed by John Henderson and starring Kate Beckinsale. Based on Lewis Carroll's 1871 book Through the Looking-Glass, the family and fantasy television movie has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes. 

The story is a modern adaptation continuing from the popular Alice in Wonderland tale. In this version, Alice is portrayed as a mother who falls asleep while reading a bedtime story to her daughter. By walking through the looking glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world located on the other side of the glass. During her journey across the chessboard countryside, she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends, on her way to becoming a crowned queen. The cast also features Charlotte Curley, Penelope Wilton, and Geoffrey Palmer.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Cineverse, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Henderson
- **Networks / Studios**: IAC Film, Projector Productions, Channel 4 Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kate Beckinsale** as *Alice*
- **Geoffrey Palmer** as *White King*
- **Ian Holm** as *White Knight*
- **Steve Coogan** as *Gnat*
- **Penelope Wilton** as *White Queen*
- **Charlotte Curley** as *Little Alice*
- **Louise J. Taylor** as *Tiger Lily*
- **Rebecca Palmer** as *Rose*
- **Paulette P. Williams** as *Daisy #1*
- **Tania Luternauer** as *Daisy #2*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Alice Through the Looking Glass online?
Alice Through the Looking Glass is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Cineverse, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Alice Through the Looking Glass worth watching?
Alice Through the Looking Glass holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 72 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Alice Through the Looking Glass and when was it released?
Alice Through the Looking Glass is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Alice Through the Looking Glass?
Alice Through the Looking Glass was directed by John Henderson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alice Through the Looking Glass — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15162)
- [Alice through the Looking Glass (1998 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Through_the_Looking_Glass_(1998_film))
- [Alice Through the Looking Glass (TV Movie 1998) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167758)
- [Alice Through the Looking Glass (1998) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15162-alice-through-the-looking-glass/cast)
- [Alice Through the Looking Glass](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) directed by James Bobin • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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