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The World's Greatest Lover

1977Movie1 h 29 minPG

Comedy
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes17%52%

A gloriously campy, nostalgic comedy movie about show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Go ahead - laugh!

When frustrated movie studio mogul Adolph Zitz announces a talent search for a romantic leading man to rival the great Rudolph Valentino, thousands of hopefuls decend upon Hollywood. Rudy Valentine, a neurotic baker from Milwaukee, knows little about romance or acting. But when his wife leaves him for the real Valentino, Rudy goes to outrageous lengths to win the role of a lifetime and win back the love of his life.

Feels like

  • Hollywood Satire
  • Campy Comedy
  • Gene Wilder Showcase
  • Retro Glamour Parody
  • Showbiz Farce
  • Light-hearted Romance
  • Self-Aware Humor
  • Old Hollywood Homage
  • Absurd Ambition

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Gene Wilder
Written by
Gene Wilder
Produced by
Gene Wilder
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

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

Facts

December 18, 1977 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
December 18, 1977
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The World's Greatest Lover worth watching?"

Questions about The World's Greatest Lover

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The World's Greatest Lover worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is The World's Greatest Lover okay for kids?

PGSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The World's Greatest Lover make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The World's Greatest Lover?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.