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The Americanization of Emily (1964): Cast & Ratings

The Americanization of Emily (1964) movie poster

The Americanization of Emily is a 1964 comedy drama directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Keenan Wynn, James Coburn and Julie Andrews. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.

award nominations
3
Metascore
68
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The Americanization of Emily (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Arthur Hiller
Genres
Drama , Comedy , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Americanization of Emily About?

The premise of The Americanization of Emily without spoilers.

During World War II, naval officer Charles Madison avoids responsibility with a cynical detachment. His life changes when he meets Emily Barham, a woman mourning the loss of her husband. As their lives intertwine, Charles is forced to confront his own avoidance and consider the sacrifices demanded by the war, leading to a poignant reflection on duty, love, and the impact of conflict.

The Americanization of Emily Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • world war two
  • military
  • london england
  • based on novel
  • rain
  • u.s. navy
  • naval officer
  • reference to drew pearson the journalist
  • reference to george s. patton
  • fear of commitment
  • reference to washington d.c.
  • fear of marriage
+38 more
  • woman slaps a man
  • slapped in the face
  • b word
  • hershey bar
  • reference to ginger rogers
  • filmmaking
  • man wears underwear
  • man wears boxer shorts
  • jeep
  • drinking
  • cigarette smoking
  • drinking from a bottle
  • drunken man
  • omaha beach
  • movie camera
  • falling to the floor
  • man wears underwear in public
  • man vomits
  • man shaves
  • letter
  • reading a letter aloud
  • battle
  • documentary footage
  • mustached man
  • explosion
  • gun
  • shooting
  • grief
  • newspaper
  • life magazine
  • character appears in a newspaper
  • mother daughter relationship
  • mirror
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • demolition engineer
  • war injury
  • assumed dead
  • reference to newsweek magazine
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Cast & crew

The Americanization of Emily Cast

Keenan Wynn leads the cast, with James Coburn and Julie Andrews. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Arthur Hiller

More films directed by Arthur Hiller, best-rated first: The Hospital, The Out of Towners, The In-Laws and Plaza Suite.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Americanization of Emily Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Americanization of Emily 68 on Metacritic.

Awards

The Americanization of Emily Awards & Nominations

The Americanization of Emily was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1965.

3 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

The Americanization of Emily Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Americanization of Emily.

The Americanization of Emily - Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Americanization of Emily

8 cars on screen, including the 1938 Buick Roadmaster and the 1941 GMC CCKW 353.

All 8 cars
  • 1938 Buick Roadmaster in The Americanization of Emily 1938 Buick Roadmaster Main role
  • 1941 GMC CCKW 353 in The Americanization of Emily 1941 GMC CCKW 353 Minor role
  • Willys MB 'Jeep' in The Americanization of Emily Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role
  • 1943 Bedford MW 15cwt in The Americanization of Emily 1943 Bedford MW 15cwt Background role
Details

The Americanization of Emily Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Herói Precisa-se” and “Não Podes Comprar Meu Amor”.

Also known as
  • Herói Precisa-se
  • Não Podes Comprar Meu Amor
  • Les jeux de l'amour et de la guerre
  • La americanización de Emily
  • Nur für Offiziere
  • Tempo di guerra, tempo d'amore
  • 艾米丽的美国化
  • Du kan ikke købe min kærlighed
  • Szerelmi partraszállás
  • Nunca comprarás mi amor
  • Американизация Эмели, ემილის ამერიკანიზაცია
  • Krig och feg

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FAQ

The Americanization of Emily FAQ: Cast & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Americanization of Emily, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Americanization of Emily?

The Americanization of Emily runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Americanization of Emily released?

The Americanization of Emily was released on October 27, 1964.

Who directed The Americanization of Emily?

The Americanization of Emily was directed by Arthur Hiller.

More films by Arthur Hiller

Who is in the cast of The Americanization of Emily?

The Americanization of Emily stars Keenan Wynn, James Coburn and Julie Andrews, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Americanization of Emily rated?

The Americanization of Emily has 68 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Was The Americanization of Emily nominated for any awards?

The Americanization of Emily received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does The Americanization of Emily have a post-credit scene?

No. The Americanization of Emily has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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