Days of Wine and Roses
1962 · Movie · 117 min · ★ 7.5 · 87% critics
A hard-drinking professional falls for a young woman who doesn’t drink, and their romance quickly turns into a shared habit. As alcohol becomes central to their daily life, the couple’s work, family, and stability begin to unravel, forcing them to confront how far dependence can push them.
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Details
- Years
- 1962
- Release date
- 1963-02-04
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (211 votes)
About
If you want an intense, adult drama about addiction and co-dependency that doesn’t pull punches, this is a strong pick; Not for you if you prefer lighter stories or easy comfort, like The Hustler.
Pros: powerful, realistic addiction drama; gripping lead performances; emotionally affecting scenes | Cons: heavy and distressing; early stretch feels dated; some moments feel forced
Themes
- rehabilitation
- father-in-law
- secretary
- drinking
- alcoholic
- in-laws
- public relations
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Black-and-White · 1963 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1963 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1963 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1963 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jack Lemmon
as Joe Clay
Lee Remick
as Kirsten Arnesen Clay
Charles Bickford
as Ellis Arnesen
Jack Klugman
as Jim Hungerford
Alan Hewitt
as Rad Leland
Tom Palmer
as Ballefoy
- DM
Debbie Megowan
as Debbie Clay
Maxine Stuart
as Dottie
Jack Albertson
as Trayner
- LA
Leon Alton
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Directed by Blake Edwards