Steven Spielberg directs this heartwarming romantic adventure USA Today calls "a winner." Pete Sandich (Richard Dreyfuss) is a legendary pilot with a passion for daredevil firefighting. However Dorinda (Holly Hunter), the woman he loves, and Al (John Goodman), Pete's best friend, know that legends can't take risks forever. After sacrificing himself to save Al, the ace pilot faces his most challenging mission: helping Dorinda move on with her life. Breathtaking cinematography and exhilarating aerial choreography highlight this compelling adventure that co-stars Brad Johnson and features a special appearance by Audrey Hepburn.

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Always (1989)

PG

Fantasy/Romance · 2h 3m · 12/22/1989

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They couldn't hear him. They couldn't see him. But he was there when they needed him... Even after he was gone.

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Steven Spielberg directs this heartwarming romantic adventure USA Today calls "a winner." Pete Sandich (Richard Dreyfuss) is a legendary pilot with a passion for daredevil firefighting. However Dorinda (Holly Hunter), the woman he loves, and Al (John Goodman), Pete's best friend, know that legends can't take risks forever. After sacrificing himself to save Al, the ace pilot faces his most challenging mission: helping Dorinda move on with her life. Breathtaking cinematography and exhilarating aerial choreography highlight this compelling adventure that co-stars Brad Johnson and features a special appearance by Audrey Hepburn.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, United Artists, Amblin Entertainment, U-Drive Entertainment, MCA Home Video

Budget

$31,000,000

Revenue

$43,858,790
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Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss

Pete Sandich
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Holly Hunter

Dorinda Durston
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Brad Johnson

Ted Baker
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John Goodman

Al Yackey
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Audrey Hepburn

Hap
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Roberts Blossom

Dave
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Keith David

Powerhouse
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Ed Van Nuys

Nails
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Marg Helgenberger

Rachel
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Dale Dye

Don
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Brian Haley

Alex
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James Lashly

Charlie
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Michael Steve Jones

Grey
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Kim Robillard

Air Traffic Controller
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Jim Sparkman

Dispatcher
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Doug McGrath

Bus Driver
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Shereil L. Bowens

Child on Bus
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Ascension Fuentes

Child on Bus (as Acencion Fuentes)
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Todd Jacobson

Child on Bus
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DeMarious T. Morganfield

Child on Bus
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Mike O'Neal

Ground Pounder #1
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Larry Landless

Ground Pounder #2
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Steve Shatnyski

Ground Pounder #3 (as Steve Shatynski)
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James Pruitt

Ground Pounder #4
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Joseph McCrossin

Mechanic #1
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JD Souther

The Singer (as J.D. Souther)
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David Jackson

Band
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David Kitay

Band
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Gene Strimling

Band
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Roy E. Harrison

Fisherman #1 (as Roy Harrison)
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Ted Grossman

Fisherman #2
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Gerry Rothschild

Carl the Barkeep
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Loren Smothers

Bartender
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Taleena Ottwell

Bar Girl
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Dan Aykroyd

Julia Child (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Michael Braveheart

Fire Fighter (uncredited)
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Jim Dunkin

Fire Crew (uncredited)
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Douglas 'Hurricane' Hall

Ground Hound (uncredited)
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Tim Hiser

Pilot (uncredited)
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Jaclyn Nagata

Child on Bus (uncredited)
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Joseph Michael Roth

Fireman (uncredited)
Crew
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Steven Spielberg

Director
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Jerry Belson

Writer
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Dalton Trumbo

Writer
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Frederick Hazlitt Brennan

Writer
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Chandler Sprague

Writer
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David Boehm

Writer
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Michael Kahn

Editor
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John Williams

Music
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Richard Hymns

Sound
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James D. Bissell

Art
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Christopher Burian-Mohr

Art
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Ben Burtt

Sound
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Steven Spielberg

Producer
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Mikael Salomon

Cinematograpy
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Frank Marshall

Producer
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Kathleen Kennedy

Producer
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Disc Releases
Disc Title Front Cover

Always

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

7/20/1999

Disc Title Front Cover

Always

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD, Low))

5/5/2015

$8.34 -$6.64

Disc Title Front Cover

Always

(Blu-ray, Digipack)

10/14/2014

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