Alfie
Seen it?2004 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, 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 Manhattan or Carnal Knowledge, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A tale of a philosophical womanizer who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$35 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Shyer
- Jude LawAlfie
- Marisa TomeiJulie
- Omar EppsMarlon
- Jane KrakowskiDorie
- Renée TaylorLu Schnitman
- Jeff HardingPhil
- Sienna MillerNikki
- Nia LongLonette
- Susan SarandonLiz
- Kevin RahmTerry