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      95% 73 Reviews Tomatometer 94% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida. While Joe pretends to be a millionaire to win the band's sexy singer, Sugar (Marilyn Monroe), Jerry finds himself pursued by a real millionaire (Joe E. Brown) as things heat up and the mobsters close in. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      Some Like It Hot: A spry, quick-witted farce that never drags.

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      Google Fabulous Classic! Thank goodness for The Prytania Theater for showing these fabulous movies! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/23 Full Review Enaid Hilarious! Fun! Costuming was gorgeous, Marilyn was beautiful and the "girls" on the run in hiding were often believable and masters of their game. I would go to see it again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/23 Full Review Brianna B I don't get the love for this movie Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review matthias s "Some Like It Hot" is a timeless classic that captivates with its blend of laughter, glamour, and brilliant performances. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis hilariously portray two musicians who dress in drag to escape mobsters, joining an all-female band. Marilyn Monroe adds a sizzling touch to the film as the ultimate femme fatale, with undeniable chemistry with the leading men. Ahead of its time, the movie fearlessly tackles themes of gender and sexuality in a comedic guise, challenging societal norms. Billy Wilder's direction weaves a fast-paced, witty narrative with sharp dialogue and unforgettable one-liners. This cinematic gem remains a testament to daring storytelling and its enduring impact, delivering romance, humor, and a glimpse into a bygone era that remains as relevant and entertaining as ever. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review stevie68a Funny, fast moving, and most of all, Miss Monroe. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Cashmere F Even though it was good, I really am disappointed because I love Billy Wilder and all of his movies that I’ve seen, and this movie had a fantastic idea to work with, but the execution is faulty and left quite a bit to be desired. It was fun though and had some great scenes, along with fantastic performances from the two leads. So all in all it was pretty good, just not up to the very high standard Billy Wilder has set up to this point. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      James Jackson Times (UK) Nobody’s perfect, as the film’s immortal closing line has it, but some comedies are. Aug 4, 2022 Full Review Jake Cole Slant Magazine Kino gives Billy Wilders racy comic masterpiece its best-ever home video presentation, highlighting the films visual beauty alongside the taut perfection of its screenplay. Feb 11, 2022 Full Review Jack Moffitt Hollywood Reporter Some Like It Hot is another supersonic, breakneck, belly-laugh comedy that should be a block-busting bonanza at the box office. Apr 2, 2020 Full Review Peter Piatkowski PopMatters Jack Lemmon's judgment of Marilyn Monroe's comedic brilliance is validated on the silver screen. Mar 2, 2024 Full Review Jet Staff Jet Magazine Probably one of the year’s best prescriptions for banishing the blues is a rollicking new motion picture entitled Some Like It Hot. Jan 16, 2024 Full Review Moira Walsh The Catholic World Some Like It Hot is the wildest and wooliest comedy since Preston Sturges left Hollywood and the Marx Brothers disbanded as a team... Director (and co-author) Billy Wilder is one of the best in the business and knew exactly what he was doing. Nov 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida. While Joe pretends to be a millionaire to win the band's sexy singer, Sugar (Marilyn Monroe), Jerry finds himself pursued by a real millionaire (Joe E. Brown) as things heat up and the mobsters close in.
      Director
      Billy Wilder
      Screenwriter
      I.A.L. Diamond, M. Logan, Robert Thoeren, Billy Wilder
      Distributor
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Production Co
      United Artists, Ashton Productions, Mirisch Company
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 1, 1959, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 26, 2016
      Sound Mix
      Mono
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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