The story follows Alice (Kendrick), who is living under the constant, suffocating control of her boyfriend, Simon (Charlie Carrick). To Simon, Alice is "Alice, Darling," a term of endearment that masks his subtle yet relentless psychological manipulation.

is a 2022 psychological drama that marks the feature directorial debut of Mary Nighy. The film stars Anna Kendrick in what many critics consider a career-best performance, departing from her typical bubbly roles to portray a woman trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship. Plot Overview

When Alice joins her two best friends, Sophie (Wunmi Mosaku) and Tess (Kaniehtiio Horn), for a lakeside birthday retreat, she lies to Simon, claiming it is a work trip. While on vacation, her friends begin to notice her erratic behavior—such as nervous hair-pulling and constant phone checking—and stage an intervention to help her see the toxic reality of her relationship. Alice, Darling