Sign in

Alfie

2004·Movie
1h 46min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Alfie fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Meet a man who never met a woman he didn't love.

A tale of a philosophical womanizer who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence.
Womanizer's TalePhilosophical ExplorationSexual MoralityCharacter-DrivenContemporary DramaCynical ProtagonistSelf-ReflectionRelationship DynamicsStrong Dialogue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Alfie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alfie legally?

Alfie is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Alfie worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alfie rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Alfie?

1 h 46 min

Alfie runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alfie?

Critics49
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Alfie higher (57) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Alfie a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$35 million

No. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.

What language is Alfie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alfie?

78AEAOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCA+64

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alfie in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alfie use?

The CasanovaBack-Alley DoctorTake That!Good Girls Avoid AbortionTitle Theme TuneThe SociopathAdaptational Location ChangeShe Cleans Up NicelyIt's All About MeNothing Is ScarierBreaking the Fourth WallNovelizationand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Alfie, including The Casanova, Back-Alley Doctor, Take That!.