Alice is a 1990 American romantic fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. It stars Mia Wasikowska as ALICE Kingsleigh, Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, and Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen. The film tells the story of a nineteen-year-old ALICE who returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she must save the Mad Hatter from the evil clutches of the Red Queen. The film was a box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, making it the fifth highest-grossing film of all time.