The Seven Year Hitch
The Seven Year Hitch

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The Seven Year Hitch

2012
Movie
86 min
English

Jennifer and Kevin are childhood best friends who have lived together, platonically, as adults for many years. When Jennifer decides to marry her cheating, manipulative boyfriend, Bryce Kevin has to stop the wedding to protect her from making, what he believes is, a terrible mistake. With a little help from his brother and neighbor Kevin discovers that he and Jennifer are already legally married due to common law, having lived together for seven years and, as such, Jennifer can not marry Bryce.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Billy WilderGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

While his wife and son are away for the summer, a married man named Richard Sherman finds himself tempted by the new, alluring blonde bombshell who moves into the apartment upstairs. As their interactions become increasingly suggestive, Richard struggles with his desire and his commitment to his family, leading to a series of comedic and awkward situations.

Critical Reception

The Seven Year Itch was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty dialogue, Marilyn Monroe's iconic performance, and Billy Wilder's direction. It is often remembered for its memorable scene of Monroe's skirt being blown up by a subway grate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Marilyn Monroe delivers a star-making performance, solidifying her status as a sex symbol.

  • Billy Wilder's direction is sharp, and the film is filled with witty, adult humor.

  • Despite its age, the film remains a charming and enjoyable romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audiences praise the film's humor and Marilyn Monroe's unforgettable presence, often citing the subway grate scene as a highlight. Some find the plot a bit dated, but Monroe's charisma generally carries the film.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Marilyn Monroe was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where Marilyn Monroe's white dress billows up over a subway grate was filmed on location in New York City and reportedly took 14 takes to get right, with the cheers of onlookers audible on the soundtrack.

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