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The Americanization of Emily

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1964 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, War

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Caine Mutiny or Operation Petticoat, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

American sailor Charlie Madison falls for a pretty Englishwoman while trying to avoid a senseless and dangerous D-Day mission concocted by a deranged admiral.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arthur Hiller

  • James GarnerLt. Commander Charles E. Madison
  • Julie AndrewsEmily Barham
  • Melvyn DouglasAdmiral William Jessup
  • James CoburnLt. Commander Paul "Bus" Cummings
  • Joyce GrenfellMrs. Barham
  • Edward BinnsAdmiral Thomas Healy
  • Liz FraserSheila
  • Keenan WynnOld Sailor
  • William WindomCaptain Harry Spaulding
  • John CrawfordChief Petty Officer Paul Adams