Movies like Some Like It Hot

Key Features:: Cross-dressing, Mistaken identity, Mobsters, Farce, Romantic comedy, Gender roles, Prohibition era, On the run, Musical, Classic Hollywood, Sports comedy, Cult classic
Tone:: humorous, witty, satirical
Target Audience:: Comedy fans, Classic film enthusiasts, Those who enjoy witty banter, Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment
Emotional Arc:: Panic → Deception → Affection

Some Like It Hot

1959-03-19

Two musicians witness a mob hit and need to quickly find a way out of Chicago. Their only opportunity comes in the form of joining an all-girl band as they prepare to leave on a tour. The two disguise themselves as women and struggle to keep their identities secret as the gangsters close in.

Genres

Comedy, Romance, Crime

Cast

Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, George Raft, Pat O, Joe E. Brown, Nehemiah Persoff, Joan Shawlee, Billy Gray, George E. Stone

Crew

Billy Wilder, Billy Wilder, Robert Thoeren, Michael Logan, I. A. L. Diamond

Rating

★8.1(3710 votes)