Some Like It Hot

1959·Movie
2h 3min
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic1008.4Rotten Tomatoes95%94%

Where to watch

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Some Like It Hot fingerprint

Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8

World

History and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The movie too HOT for words!

In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.
Classic Hollywood ComedyCross-Dressing FarceMusical ComedyRomantic ChaseWitty DialogueIconic PerformancesLighthearted & EndearingMobster ParodyGender Bending Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Billy Wilder, John Franco, Sam Nelson
Written by:
Billy Wilder, Michael Logan, I. A. L. Diamond
Produced by:
Billy Wilder, Phil Benjamin, John Veitch
Composed by:
John Williams, Adolph Deutsch, Eve Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Some Like It Hot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Some Like It Hot legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaYouTube TVMGM+TCMPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Some Like It Hot is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM+, and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Some Like It Hot worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Some Like It Hot?

2 h 3 min

Some Like It Hot runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Some Like It Hot?

Critics98
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate Some Like It Hot higher (98) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Some Like It Hot a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$25 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.

What language is Some Like It Hot in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Some Like It Hot?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Some Like It Hot in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Some Like It Hot use?

Shout-OutDifferent for GirlsSexophoneViolence Discretion ShotInadvertent Entrance CueCelebration MiscalculationThe Roaring '20sBecoming the MaskLarynx DissonanceNo SparksMistaken for GayThe Mafiaand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for Some Like It Hot, including Shout-Out, Different for Girls, Sexophone.

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