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Design for Living

1933Movie1 h 31 minNR

ComedyRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes76%81%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes76%81%

Summary

Independent Gilda is resigned fo a life of married tedium when Tom and George, having gotten past their jealousy, come to America and whisk Gilda away to live an exciting polyamorous life in Paris.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Ernst Lubitsch
Written by
Ben Hecht
Produced by
Ernst Lubitsch
Music by
John Leipold

Everyone

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Facts

December 29, 1933 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
December 29, 1933
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Twisted Echo Cut, Call-Back, Fairytale Wedding Dress +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Design for Living?"

Questions about Design for Living

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Where can I stream Design for Living?

fuboTV

In the United States, Design for Living streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Design for Living worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%).

Is Design for Living good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Design for Living make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

What tropes does Design for Living use?

Twisted Echo CutCall-BackFairytale Wedding DressDelayed ReactionDead Artists Are BetterDoor FocusDramatic Sit-DownHit Me, Dammit!Double EntendreI Don't Want to Ruin Our FriendshipHave a Gay Old TimeStarving Artistand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Twisted Echo Cut, Call-Back, and Fairytale Wedding Dress.