Days of Wine and Roses (1963)
Kernel Score: 82% · 207 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1963-02-04
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Days of Wine and Roses
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together.
Days of Wine and Roses parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Days of Wine and Roses is a classic drama depicting a couple's descent into alcoholism.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Central plot depicts a man who addicts his wife to alcohol, portraying the destructive spiral of alcoholism.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jack Lemmon as Joe Clay
- Lee Remick as Kirsten Arnesen Clay
- Charles Bickford as Ellis Arnesen
- Jack Klugman as Jim Hungerford
- Alan Hewitt as Rad Leland
- Tom Palmer as Ballefoy
- Debbie Megowan as Debbie Clay
- Maxine Stuart as Dottie
- Jack Albertson as Trayner
- Leon Alton as Party Guest (uncredited)
Days of Wine and Roses FAQ
Is Days of Wine and Roses good?
Days of Wine and Roses has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 207 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Days of Wine and Roses?
In the US you can stream Days of Wine and Roses on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Days of Wine and Roses OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Days of Wine and Roses is a classic drama depicting a couple's descent into alcoholism.
What movies are like Days of Wine and Roses?
If you liked Days of Wine and Roses, try Safe Haven, Purple Hearts, The Bridges of Madison County and The Best Years of Our Lives.