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Lover Come Back

1961·Movie
1h 47min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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A riotous new twist in the art of gentle persuasion!

Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.
Classic Romantic ComedyWitty Battle of the SexesMadison Avenue SettingClever Deception PlotLighthearted & CharmingBreezy EntertainmentHollywood Golden AgeSharp Dialogue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lover Come Back

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lover Come Back legally?

You can 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 Lover Come Back worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lover Come Back rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Lover Come Back?

1 h 47 min

Lover Come Back runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lover Come Back?

Critics75
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Lover Come Back much the same way.

What language is Lover Come Back in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lover Come Back?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lover Come Back in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lover Come Back use?

Line-of-Sight NameExpyActually, That's My AssistantThose Two GuysVaporwareRom Com JobFacial ScruffDouble EntendreVisual Pun

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Lover Come Back, including Line-of-Sight Name, Expy, Actually, That's My Assistant.