"Alice's Restaurant" is a 1969 film directed by Arthur Penn, based on Arlo Guthrie's 1967 song of the same name. The story follows Alice, who runs a small restaurant in Massachusetts, and her friend Arlo, who gets involved in a series of comedic misadventures. The plot revolves around a Thanksgiving dinner that leads to an encounter with the draft board, highlighting themes of anti-establishment sentiment and the counterculture of the 1960s. The film combines humor with social commentary, reflecting the era's political unrest.

Alice's Restaurant, the real-life location that inspired the 1969 film starring Arlo Guthrie, was a restaurant in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It closed in the 1980s but has since been replaced by a different establishment called "Alice's Restaurant" that operates as a café and gift shop. While it retains the name and some historical significance, it is not the original restaurant featured in the film. The original site is now a part of the cultural lore surrounding the song and the movie, celebrating the spirit of the 1960s counterculture.

In the film "Alice's Restaurant," Arlo Guthrie plays a fictionalized version of himself, narrating the story of how he and his friends are arrested for littering on Thanksgiving, which leads to a humorous critique of the Vietnam War draft system. As of October 2023, Arlo Guthrie is still active in music and performance, continuing to tour and share his folk music legacy. He has also been involved in various social and environmental causes throughout his life.

The real Alice's Restaurant is located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It is based on the song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" by Arlo Guthrie, which tells the story of a Thanksgiving meal at the home of Alice Brock and her then-husband, Ray. The restaurant, originally called "Alice's Restaurant," became a popular spot after the song's release in 1967. It has since been renamed "Alice's Restaurant" but continues to be a landmark associated with the song and Guthrie's countercultural legacy.