
The Americanization of Emily
Why did Emily call Charlie the most immoral man she'd ever met?
Directed by Arthur Hiller
Produced by Filmways Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A witty, romantic wartime comedy that uses a love story and a cowardly sailor's moral crisis to critique the absurdity and waste of military bureaucracy.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is The Americanization of Emily easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does The Americanization of Emily end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is The Americanization of Emily sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Americanization of Emily violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Americanization of Emily scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Americanization of Emily
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































