The Thrill of It All
Seen it?1963 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
A housewife's sudden rise to fame as a soap spokesperson leads to chaos in her home life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Doris DayBeverly Boyer
- James GarnerGerald Boyer
- Arlene FrancisMrs. Fraleigh
- Edward AndrewsGardiner Fraleigh
- Reginald OwenTom Fraleigh
- Zasu PittsOlivia
- Elliott ReidMike Palmer
- Alice PearceIrving's Wife
- Kym KarathMaggie Boyer
- Brian NashAndy Boyer