Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- warm
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film skillfully directed and charmingly performed, though predictable and less original than the leads’ earlier collaborations.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
George mistakes another patient's diagnosis for his own and secretly reorganizes Judy's future around that belief.
Critics specifically identify the film's pastel-colored suburban setting as a defining aesthetic feature.
George hides his supposed terminal illness while Judy interprets his behavior as evidence of an affair.
The film is the final comedy vehicle pairing Doris Day and Rock Hudson, with their chemistry central to its reception and identity.
Films like Send Me No Flowers, and why
Pillow Talk
shared romantic comedy framework, marital misunderstanding, and buoyant screwball tone
Lover Come Back
shared Doris Day and Rock Hudson pairing, polished studio comedy, and mistaken romantic intentions
The Thrill of It All
shared domestic farce, escalating misunderstandings, and lighthearted mid-century romance
Movie Details
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Release Date
- 1964-10-14
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (149)
Cast
- Rock Hudson
- Doris Day
- Tony Randall
- Paul Lynde
- Hal March
- Edward Andrews
- Patricia Barry
- Clint Walker
- Clive Clerk
- Dave Willock
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Send Me No Flowers about?
- A hypochondriac husband’s secret preparations for his wife’s future ignite a polished, misunderstandings-driven suburban romantic farce.
- What is Send Me No Flowers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Send Me No Flowers as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Send Me No Flowers violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Send Me No Flowers.
- What did critics think of Send Me No Flowers?
- Critics generally found the film skillfully directed and charmingly performed, though predictable and less original than the leads’ earlier collaborations.
- Which films are like Send Me No Flowers?
- Films with a similar feel include Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back, and The Thrill of It All.
- How long is Send Me No Flowers?
- Send Me No Flowers runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Send Me No Flowers?
- In United States, Send Me No Flowers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
