Some Like It Sexy
Some Like It Sexy

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Some Like It Sexy

1969
Movie
72 min
English

A young man fantasizes about fornicating with several women.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users92%
Director: Bob ChinnGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two musicians witness a mob hit and flee the state in disguise as women. They join an all-female band on a train heading to Florida, where they must maintain their charade while navigating romantic entanglements with the band's lead singer and an eccentric millionaire.

Critical Reception

Despite its controversial themes for the time, 'Some Like It Sexy' was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, cross-dressing humor, and the performances of its lead actors. It is widely regarded as a classic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking humor and witty dialogue.

  • Lauded for the energetic performances of its lead actors, especially in their cross-dressing roles.

  • Celebrated as a masterpiece of screwball comedy, pushing boundaries for its era.

Google audience: Audiences universally loved the film's hilarious premise and the chemistry between the stars. Many found the humor timeless and applauded the film's daring nature for its time.

Awards & Accolades

Won one Academy Award for Best Costume Design, and was nominated for five others, including Best Director and Best Actor. Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

Marilyn Monroe was reportedly unhappy with the film's original title, 'Not Tonight Josephine', believing it was too suggestive and potentially damaging to her image. The title was changed to 'Some Like It Hot' in the US and later 'Some Like It Sexy' in some international markets.

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