Alfie (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, Alfie is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 114 minutes. “Is any man an Alfie? Ask any girl!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man leads a promiscuous lifestyle until several life reversals make him rethink his purposes and goals in life.
Who’s in it. Alfie stars Michael Caine as Alfie Elkins, Shelley Winters as Ruby, Millicent Martin as Siddie and Julia Foster as Gilda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Alfie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alfie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alfie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alfie (1966)?
- In US, Alfie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alfie worth watching?
- Alfie holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alfie?
- Alfie stars Michael Caine, Shelley Winters, Millicent Martin, Julia Foster and Jane Asher.
- When was Alfie released?
- Alfie was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.