The Americanization of Emily (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1964, The Americanization of Emily is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 115 minutes. “Why did Emily call Charlie the most immoral man she'd ever met?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Americanization of Emily stars James Garner as Lt. Commander Charles E. Madison, Julie Andrews as Emily Barham, Melvyn Douglas as Admiral William Jessup and James Coburn as Lt. Commander Paul "Bus" Cummings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Americanization of Emily 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 The Americanization of Emily page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Americanization of Emily tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Americanization of Emily (1964)?
- In US, The Americanization of Emily 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 The Americanization of Emily worth watching?
- The Americanization of Emily holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Americanization of Emily?
- The Americanization of Emily stars James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas, James Coburn and Joyce Grenfell.
- When was The Americanization of Emily released?
- The Americanization of Emily was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.