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High Society

1956·Movie
1h 52min·NR

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

They're all together for the first time!

With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.
Classic MusicalRomantic ComedySophisticated WitStar-Studded CastJazz AgeSocial SatireNostalgic CharmElegant ProductionFeel-Good Movie

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream High Society legally?

High Society is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High Society worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High Society rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is High Society?

1 h 52 min

High Society runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on High Society?

Critics77
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see High Society much the same way.

Was High Society a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$8 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is High Society in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some French, Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch High Society?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for High Society in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does High Society use?

Annoying Younger Sibling"The Reason You Suck" SpeechThe MusicalHave a Gay Old TimeHair of the DogLet's DuetExtremely Short Time SpanShipper on DeckDivorce Is TemporaryBreaking the Fourth WallSibling RivalryBlackmailand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for High Society, including Annoying Younger Sibling, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, The Musical.