Alfie

Alfie is a comedy‑drama remake that centres on a commitment‑shy chauffeur who enjoys plenty of casual sex, but begins to suspect there is something missing from his life in this modern retelling. The film stars Jude Law and Sienna Miller.

Alfie is a programme presented as a movie‑style comedy drama. It falls within the comedy‑drama genre and is billed as a remake of an earlier work, offering a contemporary take on the story’s premise. The narrative follows a chauffeur who is reluctant to commit to any lasting relationship. He spends his free time indulging in a series of casual sexual encounters, yet over time he starts to feel that his life is lacking something essential beyond the fleeting pleasures. The production positions itself as a remake, re‑imagining the original material with a modern sensibility while retaining the core elements of humour and drama. Its tone balances light‑hearted moments with more reflective ones, reflecting the protagonist’s internal struggle. At its heart, the story centres on the chauffeur’s growing awareness that his carefree lifestyle may be leaving a void. As he questions what is truly missing, the film explores his tentative steps toward confronting that emptiness, setting the stage for the character’s potential shift in direction.