

A tale of a philosophical womanizer who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence.
Acting
Jude Law's fourth-wall charisma carries the whole thing
Direction
Shyer's intimate lens makes Alfie's isolation sting
Writing
The remake's sharper self-awareness vs. 1966 original

Director
Charles Shyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mick Jagger composed new songs for this remake, including 'Old Habits Die Hard,' which plays over the credits like Alfie's ghost following him.
This 2004 version shifts Alfie from London mod to NYC hipster, reflecting how 'commitment-phobe' became aspirational lifestyle branding in the 2000s Sex and the City era.