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      Lover Come Back

      Released Dec 20, 1961 1 hr. 47 min. Romance Comedy List
      92% 12 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score Jerry (Rock Hudson) is a slick adman who uses women and booze to woo his clients. One day, his tactics draw the ire of Carol (Doris Day), an executive at a rival agency, who reports him to the Ad Council. Jerry deflects Carol's accusations using the testimony of a nightclub performer (Edie Adams), whom he pays off with a starring spot in a fake ad campaign. But when Jerry's clueless boss (Tony Randall) broadcasts one of the ads on TV, he's forced to create a new product. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 10 Buy Now

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      Nizar N Yet another classic from Doris Day, Rock Hudson, and Tony Randall. It builds up on Pillow Talk while eliminating the very tiny mistakes that were present there. Though the ending may seem rushed, the rest of the movie is at perfect pacing, with intelligence being noticeable in the story, script, dialogue, quips, characters... The comedy and funny situations are remarkable as well. Those behind Lover Come Back knew how to perfectly refine it to leave a timeless classic behind. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/23 Full Review Liam D A very underrated movie with the paring of Doris Day (On Moonlight Bay, Julie) and Rock Hudson (Bend of the River, The Mirror Crack'd) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/26/22 Full Review Audience Member Amiable and entertaining Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/23/21 Full Review Audience Member Similar plot to Pillow Talk (in fact some of the jokes are even the same!) but personally I much prefer this film of the two. Rock Hudson and Doris Day have great chemistry. Light, fun, and sure to make you smile. Highly recommend. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review steve d These two were always fun together but this isn't their best. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny funny movie. Both Doris Day and Rock Hudson had immaculate comic timing and very few actors were ever funnier than Tony Randall. The bonus,of course is getting to hear the crystal clear singing voice of Doris Day. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 4/5 Jun 20, 2003 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The laughs are not only plentiful but also clever. Rated: 3/4 Aug 27, 2023 Full Review Janet Graves Photoplay The three Pillow Talk people have done it again, with a rollicking comedy that coyly pretends to be terribly naughty. Nov 18, 2020 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Both Doris Day and Rock Hudson show unaccustomed liveliness as ad-agency rivals who use their glands as audio-visual aids, client-wise. Oct 11, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Formulaic, this Oscar-winning comedy reaffirmed the status of Rock Hudson and Doris Day as America's most popular stars at the box-office. Rated: B- Aug 8, 2012 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...watchable yet somewhat forgettable... Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 9, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Jerry (Rock Hudson) is a slick adman who uses women and booze to woo his clients. One day, his tactics draw the ire of Carol (Doris Day), an executive at a rival agency, who reports him to the Ad Council. Jerry deflects Carol's accusations using the testimony of a nightclub performer (Edie Adams), whom he pays off with a starring spot in a fake ad campaign. But when Jerry's clueless boss (Tony Randall) broadcasts one of the ads on TV, he's forced to create a new product.
      Director
      Delbert Mann
      Executive Producer
      Robert Arthur
      Screenwriter
      Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Nob Hill Productions
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 20, 1961, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 18, 2014
      Sound Mix
      Mono
      Aspect Ratio
      35mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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