Send Me No Flowers

1964

1h 40m

Comedy

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60%

15 Reviews

Tomatometer

74%

5,000+ Ratings

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After eavesdropping on his doctors as they discuss another patient, George (Rock Hudson), a middle-aged hypochondriac, leaves a hospital visit believing he's terminally ill. Assuming he'll soon be dead, George enlists his friend, Arnold (Tony Randall), to help him find a new husband for his wife, Judy (Doris Day). They eventually settle on Bert (Clint Walker), a successful businessman. But George's odd behavior makes Judy suspect he's covering up an affair.

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TIME Magazine

At 40, [Day] should maybe stop trying to play Goldilocks.

May 6, 2013

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Variety Staff

Variety

Send Me No Flowers doesn't carry the same voltage, either in laughs or originality.

Mar 26, 2009

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Tom Milne

Time Out

Probably the best of the Doris Day/Rock Hudson vehicles.

Jun 24, 2006

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Offers a few memorable scenes as well as another of Rock’s rock-solid comedic turns.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 27, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A tiresome tasteless conventional farce.

Rated: C

Sep 28, 2016

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TV Guide

The last and weakest Hudson-Day pairing is lame from the starting gate.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 6, 2013

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Steve D

Ok only because of the cast.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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Nizar N

Yet one more classic from Doris Day, Rock Hudson, and Tony Randall. It's creative, fun, witty, and the plot twists are unpredictable for the most part but at the same time not convoluted. Send Me No Flowers intelligently makes use of every moment and situation when it comes to comedy. There really should have been more movies from these 3 actors.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/22/23

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Ryan B

Funny, enjoyable, witty. A great movie to relax and enjoy. Nothing too heavy, just fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/07/22

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Audience Member

Rock Hudson and Doris Day are one of my favorite comedy pairings. This was their third and last movie together and it left me wishing they'd made many more. Apparently they were always looking for the next script but never found one they thought was funny enough. Rock Hudson takes center stage on this one and is a delight to watch. It's hard to believe this film is nearly 60 years old, the humor still feels so fresh. It's that comforting, friendly type of humor that helps you relax after a stressful day. Tony Randall doesn't get enough credit for his roles in all three Doris Day/Rock Hudson comedies. He's as funny as ever in this one as the best friend. Paul Lynde and Hal March are also very entertaining as a funeral director and a sleazy country club ladies man respectively. It rattles along at a nice snappy pace leading to a satisfying ending that left me feeling good for the rest of the evening.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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kevin w

A hypochondriac sets about to ensure his wife's care after learning of his imminent demise ... only he's mistaken, he's not dying. Drawing room hijinks ensue, aided by the capable Tony Randall and Paul Lynde as supporting players. The focus though is on the chemistry between Rock Hudson and Doris Day, and this survives scrutiny easily as they were a likeable pairing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Nearly a slapstick comedy with Doris speeding about in a golf cart & suggestively climbing through windows. With manly Rock having all the nervous ticks normally associated with one of Tony's characters. A very pleasant diversion!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Norman Jewison

Director

Rock Hudson

George

Doris Day

Judy

Tony Randall

Arnold

Paul Lynde

Mr. Akins

Hal March

Winston Burr

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Synopsis

After eavesdropping on his doctors as they discuss another patient, George (Rock Hudson), a middle-aged hypochondriac, leaves a hospital visit believing he's terminally ill. Assuming he'll soon be dead, George enlists his friend, Arnold (Tony Randall), to help him find a new husband for his wife, Judy (Doris Day). They eventually settle on Bert (Clint Walker), a successful businessman. But George's odd behavior makes Judy suspect he's covering up an affair.

Director: Norman Jewison
Production Co: Martin Melcher Productions
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Runtime: 1h 40m

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