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Lover Come Back

1961Movie1 h 47 minNR

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes91%77%

A deeply romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Witty Battle of the Sexes
  • Madison Avenue Setting
  • Clever Deception Plot
  • Lighthearted & Charming
  • Breezy Entertainment
  • Hollywood Golden Age
  • Sharp Dialogue

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Delbert Mann
Written by
Paul Henning, Stanley Shapiro
Produced by
Stanley Shapiro, Martin Melcher
Music by
Frank De Vol

Everyone

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

Facts

December 20, 1961 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
December 20, 1961
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$17 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Line-of-Sight Name, Expy, Actually, That's My Assistant +6

  • Line-of-Sight Name
  • Expy
  • Actually, That's My Assistant
  • Those Two Guys
  • Vaporware
  • Rom Com Job
  • Facial Scruff
  • Double Entendre
  • Visual Pun

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lover Come Back?"

Questions about Lover Come Back

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lover Come Back?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Lover Come Back from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lover Come Back worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Lover Come Back okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Lover Come Back good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Lover Come Back make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).