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The Opposite Sex

1956Movie1 h 56 minNR

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Crew

Directed by: David Miller
Written by: Fay Kanin, Michael Kanin
Produced by: Joe Pasternak
Music by: George Stoll, Robert Van Eps

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Facts

November 15, 1956 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released: November 15, 1956
Runtime: 1 h 56 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 7 countries

Tropes

Dramatic Irony, Bathtub Scene, Gossipy Hens +9

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Questions about The Opposite Sex

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Where can I stream The Opposite Sex?

In the United States, The Opposite Sex is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Opposite Sex worth watching?

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will The Opposite Sex make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Opposite Sex good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.