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Days of Wine and Roses (1962): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Days of Wine and Roses (1962) movie poster

Days of Wine and Roses is a 1962 drama directed by Blake Edwards, starring Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford and Lee Remick. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $2,031 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Song). Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$2K
Oscar won
1
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Days of Wine and Roses (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Blake Edwards
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Days of Wine and Roses About?

The premise of Days of Wine and Roses without spoilers.

A driven public relations executive, Joe Clay, finds his life unraveling after introducing his wife, Kirsten, to alcohol. Their shared success is intertwined with increasing dependence on liquor, leading them down a destructive path. As their reliance grows, their marriage and well-being are jeopardized, forcing them to confront the devastating consequences of their choices and fight to reclaim their lives.

Days of Wine and Roses Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • alcoholism
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • alcoholics anonymous
  • drunkenness
  • national film registry
  • chocolate
  • secretary
  • plant in title
  • rehabilitation
  • cathartic therapy
  • support group
  • remake
+38 more
  • san francisco california
  • scotch
  • yacht
  • father daughter relationship
  • baby
  • widower
  • detention
  • public speaking
  • morality
  • escort
  • champagne
  • family business
  • drunk tank
  • mother daughter relationship
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • alcoholic bender
  • liquor bottle
  • downward spiral
  • fired from a job
  • tragedy drama
  • houston texas
  • plant nursery
  • denial
  • serenity prayer
  • strapped to a table
  • sobriety
  • single parent
  • unresolved ending
  • norwegian american
  • texas
  • california
  • infestation
  • famous song
  • motel
  • public relations
  • cockroach
  • codependency
  • sedative
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Cast & crew

Days of Wine and Roses Cast

Jack Lemmon leads the cast, with Charles Bickford and Lee Remick. Directed by Blake Edwards; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Blake Edwards

More films directed by Blake Edwards, best-rated first: Victor Victoria, Breakfast at Tiffany's, A Shot in the Dark and The Great Race.

Full filmography
Ratings

Days of Wine and Roses Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Days of Wine and Roses 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Box office

Days of Wine and Roses Box Office

Days of Wine and Roses grossed $2,031 worldwide.

1962 box office

Worldwide gross

$2K

International
$2K
Awards

Days of Wine and Roses Awards & Nominations

Days of Wine and Roses won 1 Oscar, including Music (Song). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1963, with 1 win from 5 nominations.

1 win12 nominations3 ceremonies

Videos

Days of Wine and Roses Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Days of Wine and Roses.

Days of Wine and Roses - Trailer
Cars

Cars in Days of Wine and Roses

17 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner and the 1957 Ford F-100.

All 17 cars
  • 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner in Days of Wine and Roses 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Important role
  • 1957 Ford F-100 in Days of Wine and Roses 1957 Ford F-100 Minor role
  • 1962 Mercury Comet in Days of Wine and Roses 1962 Mercury Comet Minor role
  • 1956 Plymouth Plaza in Days of Wine and Roses 1956 Plymouth Plaza Minor role
Details

Days of Wine and Roses Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Gegen alle Vernunft” and “Días de vino y rosas”.

Also known as
  • Gegen alle Vernunft
  • Días de vino y rosas
  • Stärker als alle Vernunft
  • Vício Maldito
  • Hektiske dage
  • Viinin ja ruusujen aika
  • Le jour du vin et des roses
  • Meres krasiou kai louloudion
  • Míg tart a bor és friss a rózsa
  • Дни вина и роз
  • Die Tage des Weines und der Rosen
  • I giorni del vino e delle rose
+12 more
  • Μέρες Κρασιού και Λουλουδιών
  • 술과 장미의 나날
  • 相见时难别亦难
  • روزگار شراب و گل‌های سرخ
  • Dny vína a růží
  • Дні вина й троянд
  • 酒とバラの日々
  • Dies de vi i roses
  • Dni wina i róż
  • Dagen efter rosorna
  • Escravos do Vício
  • Şarap ve Gül Günleri

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Days of Wine and Roses FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Days of Wine and Roses, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Days of Wine and Roses?

Days of Wine and Roses runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Days of Wine and Roses released?

Days of Wine and Roses was released on December 26, 1962.

Who directed Days of Wine and Roses?

Days of Wine and Roses was directed by Blake Edwards.

More films by Blake Edwards

Who is in the cast of Days of Wine and Roses?

Days of Wine and Roses stars Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford and Lee Remick, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Days of Wine and Roses make at the box office?

Days of Wine and Roses grossed $2,031 worldwide.

How is Days of Wine and Roses rated?

Days of Wine and Roses has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

What awards did Days of Wine and Roses win?

Days of Wine and Roses won 1 award from 12 nominations, including Music (Song) at the Oscars 1963.

Does Days of Wine and Roses have a post-credit scene?

No. Days of Wine and Roses has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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