SummaryWhen two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.
Directed By:Billy Wilder
Written By:Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond, Robert Thoeren, Michael Logan
Some Like It Hot
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
98
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Universal Acclaim
8.4
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
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100
As for that famous last line, “Well, nobody’s perfect,” it’s best left uncontextualized for those who haven’t seen it. It’s Hollywood’s subtlest moment of compassion, a wink and a hug at the same time, and the reason why the movie will always be immortal.
100
If Billy Wilder achieved nothing else in his entire career, he would still rank as one of the great masters of cinema for pulling off this comic tour de force.
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Universal Acclaim
8.4
91% Positive
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Jun 4, 2026
10
Wilder and Diamond’s script is brought to life by Marilyn, Curtis, and Lemmon with such verve, sincerity, and wit that it is a sheer delight. Despite all its absurdities, the premise feels entirely believable; the film is peppered with memorable supporting characters and visual gags—and did I mention that Marilyn lights up the screen? *Some Like It Hot* is simply Sen-sa-tio-nal—and with its legendary ending, it unleashes a crescendo that must surely have blown the hats right off the audience’s heads back in the day.
May 30, 2025
10
Why this comedy of entanglements, about two musicians posing as members of a female choir, is a classic, the answer is very simple: Monroe, Lemmon and Curtis. A word to the wise is a word to the wise.
100
In many ways, the ultimate Billy Wilder film, replete with breathless pacing, transvestite humor, and unflinching cynicism. Most of it is hilarious, but there is something disquieting in the way Wilder dances around his sexual theme—the film never really says what it's about, which might be just as well
100
The funniest comedy I’ve seen in years. There aren’t many of the hundred and four minutes of running time that doesn’t find the audience laughing its head off at the antics of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe.
100
Some Like It Hot, directed in masterly style by Billy Wilder, is probably the funniest picture of recent memory. It's a whacky, clever, farcical comedy that starts off like a firecracker and keeps on throwing off lively sparks till the very end.
88
Magnificently paced and terrifically funny at nearly every turn, Some Like It Hot was imbued with an inherent distrust of capitalism and big business that Wilder regularly expressed in an only slightly covert manner.
70
Lipsticked, mascaraed and tilting at a precarious angle ("How do they walk in these things?"), Actor Lemmon digs out most of the laughs in the script. As for Marilyn, she's been trimmer, slimmer and sexier in earlier pictures.
May 4, 2025
10
Quanto Mais Quente Melhor não é só uma comédia, é uma joia atemporal. Um filme que mostra como rir de si mesmo, virar clichê de cabeça pra baixo e ainda emocionar. Obra-prima mesmo, daquelas que você revê uma vez por ano e sempre encontra uma piada ou detalhe novo. Billy Wilder, você foi brabo demais aqui!Nota: 10/10: 100 - obra-prima
Feb 10, 2024
10
Я вважаю що це одна з найкращих комедій усіх часів. Бездоганний акторський склад, чудова музика і динамічний сюжет, дарує справжню насолоду від перегляду цього фільму.
Feb 7, 2023
10
This was thoroughly entertaining and well done start to finish. Honestly no notes. Felt like a fresh take on a style of movie that has been done a lot, but it was definitely the originator I think.
Mar 1, 2020
6
I can see the appeal of this movie, especially for its time. It is well executed and the acting is great. Many of the comedic scenes are original and it is remains light throughout. However, it pains me to say I just did not find myself being immersed or laughing very often, perhaps it was too light for my taste. Even comedies have a level of tension, suspense, character development, intended to pull you in, be invested at what is at stake, but I did not feel that here so much.
Apr 13, 2019
6
Fairly funny film with really good acting but men acting like women is only funny for so long.
Production Company:
- Ashton Productions
- The Mirisch Corporation
Release Date:Mar 29, 1959
Duration:2 h 1 m
Rating:TV-PG
Tagline:Not since SCARFACE, so much action. Not since the Marx Brothers, so much comedy. Not since THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, so much Marilyn.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Laurel Awards
• 3 Nominations
