The movie Alice's Restaurant is a comedic drama directed by Arthur Penn and starring Arlo Guthrie as himself. The film tells the story of Guthrie's adventures with his friend Ray Brock and his visit to see Alice and her husband, who run a restaurant in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
The Thanksgiving Day lunch at the restaurant leads to a series of events that eventually land Guthrie and Brock in trouble with the law. They end up being arrested and charged with illegally disposing of garbage in the town dump.
Through his trial and his interactions with Alice and the other characters in the film, Guthrie explores themes such as anti-war activism, counterculture, civil rights, and personal responsibility.
Alice's Restaurant received positive reviews for its humor, music, and themes, as well as for Guthrie's performance. The film is considered a classic of the counterculture era and has become a cult favorite.