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The Americanization of Emily

1964·Movie
1h 55min·NR
68
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7

World

Society, history, and politics

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Why did Emily call Charlie the most immoral man she'd ever met?

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.
Anti-War SatireWitty DialogueRomantic DramaDark ComedySocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenHistorical D-Day SettingPhilosophical

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Americanization of Emily legally?

The Americanization of Emily is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Americanization of Emily worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Americanization of Emily rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Americanization of Emily?

1 h 55 min

The Americanization of Emily runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Americanization of Emily?

Critics81
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Americanization of Emily much the same way.

What language is The Americanization of Emily in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Americanization of Emily?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Americanization of Emily in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Americanization of Emily use?

Credits GagTitle DropShown Their WorkToplessness from the BackInsane AdmiralEstablishing Character MomentThe X of YArc WordsInterrupted IntimacyAmerica Won World War IIWe Used to Be FriendsDesk Jockeyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Americanization of Emily, including Credits Gag, Title Drop, Shown Their Work.