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The Americanization of Emily

1964Movie1 h 55 minNR

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic68–Rotten Tomatoes93%82%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic68–Rotten Tomatoes93%82%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for scares, warmth or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Paddy Chayefsky, William Bradford Huie
Produced by
Martin Ransohoff
Music by
Johnny Mandel

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Facts

October 27, 1964 · 1 h 55 min · NR

Released
October 27, 1964
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Credits Gag, Title Drop, Shown Their Work +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Americanization of Emily?"

Questions about The Americanization of Emily

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Where can I stream The Americanization of Emily?

PlexHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, The Americanization of Emily is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Americanization of Emily worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68).

Will The Americanization of Emily make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is The Americanization of Emily good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

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 tropes for it, including Credits Gag, Title Drop, and Shown Their Work.