Send Me No Flowers
Seen it?1964 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pillow Talk, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
When a hypochondriac assumes that he is dying, he makes an elaborate plan to ensure his wife's happiness. However, trouble ensues when she misunderstands his intentions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Rock HudsonGeorge Kimball
- Doris DayJudy Kimball
- Tony RandallArnold Nash
- Paul LyndeMr. Akins
- Hal MarchWinston Burr
- Edward AndrewsDr. Ralph Morrissey
- Patricia BarryLinda Bullard
- Clint WalkerBert Power
- Clive ClerkVito
- Dave WillockMilkman Ernie