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The Seven Year Itch

1955Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes84%75%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

It TICKLES and TANTALIZES! - The funniest comedy since laughter began!

When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Comedy
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Lighthearted Fare
  • Iconic Performance
  • Pop-Culture Touchstone
  • Situational Humor
  • Madcap Antics
  • Summer Romance

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Billy Wilder
Written by
Billy Wilder, George Axelrod
Produced by
Billy Wilder, Charles K. Feldman
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 3, 1955 · 1 h 45 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
June 3, 1955
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Henpecked Husband, Dumb Blonde, Fake-Out Opening +9

  • Henpecked Husband
  • Dumb Blonde
  • Fake-Out Opening
  • Cutting the Knot
  • Commercial Switcheroo
  • Goofy Print Underwear
  • Unusual Euphemism
  • Ask a Stupid Question...
  • Beach Kiss
  • Head-Turning Beauty
  • Mr. Imagination
  • Catchphrase

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Seven Year Itch?"

Questions about The Seven Year Itch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Seven Year Itch?

PrimefuboTVBrewHooplaPluto TVDarkroomFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Seven Year Itch streams on Prime, fuboTV, Brew, and Darkroom, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Seven Year Itch worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is The Seven Year Itch okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Seven Year Itch good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Seven Year Itch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was The Seven Year Itch a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$12 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What tropes does The Seven Year Itch use?

Henpecked HusbandDumb BlondeFake-Out OpeningCutting the KnotCommercial SwitcherooGoofy Print UnderwearUnusual EuphemismAsk a Stupid Question...Beach KissHead-Turning BeautyMr. ImaginationCatchphraseand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Henpecked Husband, Dumb Blonde, and Fake-Out Opening.