Alfie
1966 · Movie · PG · 114 min · ★ 6.5 · 83% critics
A young man lives for casual pleasure until a series of life reversals forces him to question what he wants and what his choices are costing others. As his outlook shifts, he starts to rethink his direction and purpose in life.
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Details
- Years
- 1966
- Release date
- 1966-03-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (230 votes)
- Box office
- $18,871,300
- Budget
- $500,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy Alfie for its swinging 1960s charm, sharp humor, and the central performance as someone confronts the consequences of a careless lifestyle; Not for you if you dislike dated misogynistic themes or uncomfortable relationship fallout.
Pros: Michael Caine standout; witty direct-to-audience; memorable score | Cons: dated attitudes; often uncomfortable; uneven pacing
Themes
- london, england
- based on play or musical
- womanizer
- playboy
- breaking the fourth wall
- unwanted pregnancy
- stray dog
- old-age home
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1967 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1967 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1967 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1967 · nominated
Cast & crew
Michael Caine
as Alfie Elkins
Shelley Winters
as Ruby
Millicent Martin
as Siddie
Julia Foster
as Gilda
Jane Asher
as Annie
Shirley Anne Field
as Carla
Vivien Merchant
as Lily Clamacraft
Eleanor Bron
as The Doctor
Denholm Elliott
as The Abortionist
Alfie Bass
as Harry Clamacraft
Directed by Lewis Gilbert