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Alfie

1966Movie1 h 54 minPG

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic70–
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic70–

Summary

A young man leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Written by
Bill Naughton
Produced by
Lewis Gilbert
Music by
Sonny Rollins

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Facts

March 29, 1966 · 1 h 54 min · PG

Released
March 29, 1966
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Adaptational Location Change, Politically Incorrect Hero +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Alfie?"

Questions about Alfie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alfie?

KanopyHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, Alfie is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Alfie worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 70).

Is there a sequel to Alfie?

  1. Alfie (1966)
  2. Alfie Darling (1975)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Alfie Darling (1975).

Is Alfie okay for kids?

PGSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Alfie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Alfie good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Alfie use?

Downer EndingAdaptational Location ChangePolitically Incorrect HeroIt's All About MePet the DogNovelizationArc WordsDeconstructionNothing Is ScarierBookendsNice GuyThe Casanovaand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Downer Ending, Adaptational Location Change, and Politically Incorrect Hero.