Alive Inside (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2014, Alive Inside is a documentary film directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett, running about 74 minutes. “Music is the strongest form of magic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia—many of them alone in nursing homes. A man with a simple idea discovers that songs embedded deep in memory can ease pain and awaken these fading minds. Joy and life are resuscitated, and our cultural fears over aging are confronted.
Who’s in it. Alive Inside stars Oliver Sacks and Bobby McFerrin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Alive Inside has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alive Inside page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alive Inside (2014)?
- In US, Alive Inside is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alive Inside worth watching?
- Alive Inside holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Alive Inside?
- Alive Inside stars Oliver Sacks and Bobby McFerrin.
- When was Alive Inside released?
- Alive Inside was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.