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Days of Wine and Roses

1963Movie1 h 57 min

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic746.9Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

From the days of wine and roses, finally comes a night like this.

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.

Feels like

  • Alcoholism
  • Addiction Drama
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Relationship Tragedy
  • Character Study
  • Bleak Realism
  • 1960s
  • Dark Romance
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
J.P. Miller
Produced by
Martin Manulis
Music by
Henry Mancini

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Facts

February 4, 1963 · 1 h 57 min · Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 4, 1963
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Content
Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Addiction Displacement, The Alcoholic, Mistaken for Prostitute +9

  • Addiction Displacement
  • The Alcoholic
  • Mistaken for Prostitute
  • Dramatic Thunder
  • Title Theme Tune
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Literary Allusion Title
  • Descent into Addiction
  • Hitler Cam
  • Hangover Sensitivity
  • Soundtrack Dissonance

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Days of Wine and Roses?"

Questions about Days of Wine and Roses

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Where can I stream Days of Wine and Roses?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Days of Wine and Roses streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Days of Wine and Roses worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Days of Wine and Roses good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Days of Wine and Roses?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.