SummaryA snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society.
Directed By:George Cukor
Written By:Alan Jay Lerner, George Bernard Shaw
My Fair Lady
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
95
User score
Generally Favorable
7.7
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
95
87% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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100
A peachy-perfect example of what a movie musical should be.
100
A wonderfully stylish and witty movie classic.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.7
79% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
16% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
5% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Jan 21, 2026
10
The rhythmic machinery of a linguistic metamorphosis: A 5.0-star "sensational" surge of sophisticated transformation.2011 (5.0)I watched "My Fair Lady" (1964) in 2011, and it delivered a visceral "revelation" that remains a definitive 5.0-star pillar of "human distrust" and social irony in my archive. This experience **** the fourth wall of classism by infusing the "stagnant" Victorian hierarchy with a rhythmic, high-tension energy that felt 100% magnetic. The narrative rhythm was far from "stagnant"; instead, it offered a "chewy" and sophisticated exploration of how a "pathetic" flower girl could be sculpted into a "vivid" duchess through the "raw" power of phonetics, leaving me in a state of absolute "hororong" as Eliza Doolittle finally conquered her vowels. Seeing the "vivid" arrogance of Henry Higgins—a man whose "pathetic" social ineptitude mirrored my deepest "human distrust"—provided an emotional payoff that felt both "raw" and hauntingly "sensational." The 95% preservation of my memory is dominated by the rhythmic, "raw" spectacle of the Ascot Racecourse and the high-tension precision of the "Rain in Spain" sequence, creating a permanent, "sensational" scar of aesthetic perfection on my soul. Unlike the "stagnant" 1.0-star trauma of "Gandhi," this masterpiece possessed a "vivid" and rebellious soul that exposed the "pathetic" vanity of high society. It stands in my 2011 record as a powerful 5.0-star testament to the "raw" power of reinvention—a high-tension encounter with the "vivid" rhythm of linguistic war that remains one of the most intellectually "chewy" and "sensational" artifacts of my cinematic collection.
Jun 7, 2024
10
My Fair Lady. From rags to riches. The film "My Fair Lady" is a musical classic that takes the viewer to aristocratic London. The main character is the charming and clumsy Eliza Doolittle, who is taken under the wing of the eccentric Professor Henry Higgins for an experiment to transform an ordinary girl into an ideal lady. Magnificent musical numbers, stunning costumes and exquisite artistic design give the film a unique charm and splendor. Audrey Hepburn's energetic performance as Eliza and the intelligent charm of Rex Harrison as Professor Higgins create unforgettable dynamics and chemistry on screen. "My Fair Lady" is a sparkling comedy with elements of drama, about love, self-knowledge and understanding, which makes the viewer experience all the emotions along with the main characters. This film is not only a pleasure for the eyes and ears, but also a source of inspiration and thoughtfulness that remains in the heart of the viewer long after watching.
100
It has riches of story, humor, acting and production values far beyond the average big picture. It is Hollywood at its best.
100
The picture sparkles with witty dialogue, titilates with droll situations, stirs the heart with its story of the metamorphosis of a London guttersnipe in a fine lady, and its romantic intervals glow with warmth and charm that fascinates the audience.
100
Audrey Hepburn is a physical wonder; Rex Harrison defines his role; and production designer Gene Allen is the hidden star. A big screen production for the entire family.
75
My Fair Lady, for all its kudos, often seems bloodless and never achieves the heights of the production that ran on the Mark Hellinger Theater stage eight times each week from 1956 through 1962.
60
The sets, costumes (by Cecil Beaton), photography, and Hermes Pan's choreography are all sumptuously impressive, and Harrison makes a fine, arrogant Professor Higgins; but Hepburn is clearly awkward as the Cockney Eliza in the first half, and in general the adaptation is a little too reverential to really come alive.
Apr 12, 2023
10
There aren't that many movies that just are flawless. This one is a perfect musical with timeless performances and songs
May 25, 2021
10
I have just watched this for the first time in the new remastered 4K version and WOW it looks astonishing, the amount of detail captured from the original 65mm film is incredible. The costumes, indoor and outdoor scenes are glorious and I was captivated by the story from start to finish. It has great songs, some of which are famous and I didn't know were attributed to this musical and the two leads, particularly Audrey Hepburn, sing and act really well. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and will definitely be watching it again.
May 5, 2020
10
As masterfully elegant and lovely as it is rich thematically in its story. The amazing performances even further rises this film as undeniably one of the greatest if not the greatest film of all time.
Feb 3, 2026
6
I actually really loved the middle act of this from when she gets to the house all the way through to the ball. The leads dynamic together was solid and the performances and delivery were on point. The rest is pretty rough though, unfortunately. There's about 30 minutes total with her father that seem incredibly pointless for the plot and pacing. I found it odd that it was nominated for all acting categories except lead actress but Hepburn's intro is wildly over the top and overacted, and her singing sequences were dubbed. Awful ending...
Sep 5, 2023
6
Rich people are so annoying. This is why Karl Marx wrote the Communist Manifesto.
Production Company:
- Warner Bros.
Release Date:Dec 25, 1964
Duration:2 h 50 m
Rating:G
Tagline:The loverliest motion picture of them all!
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 8 Wins & 12 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 3 Wins & 5 Nominations
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations





























