Always
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.
Critics Sentiment
Al's engine catches fire during Pete's final mission
Ted falls in love with Dorinda as she emerges from mourning
The film drops significantly when the supernatural romance triangle begins, as Brad Johnson's lack of charisma undermines the central love story.
Always starts strong with praised chemistry between Dreyfuss and Hunter and impressive aerial sequences, but struggles in its middle act when the ghostly love triangle takes center stage. While Audrey Hepburn's final performance as an angel earns universal acclaim and the climactic rescue sequences showcase Spielberg's visual mastery, the film never fully recovers from the weak romantic subplot with Brad Johnson.
Full 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
Todd Jacobson
Child on Bus
DeMarious T. Morganfield
Child on Bus
Crew
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