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Days of Wine and Roses

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1963 | 117 min | Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Song. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Foreign Performer. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 10 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $8 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Blake Edwards

  • Jack LemmonJoe Clay
  • Lee RemickKirsten Arnesen Clay
  • Charles BickfordEllis Arnesen
  • Jack KlugmanJim Hungerford
  • Alan HewittRad Leland
  • Tom PalmerBallefoy
  • Debbie MegowanDebbie Clay
  • Maxine StuartDottie
  • Jack AlbertsonTrayner
  • Ken LynchProprietor