Come September
Seen it?1961 | 112 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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. If you loved Avanti! or Pretty Woman, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Robert Talbot, an American millionaire, arrives early for his annual vacation at his luxurious Italian villa. His long-time girlfriend Lisa has given up waiting for him and has decided to marry another man. Meanwhile, his sneaky business associate Maurice secretly misappropriates the villa as a hotel while Talbot is away. The current guests of the "hotel" are a group of young American girls.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 39K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Mulligan
- Rock HudsonRobert L. Talbot
- Gina LollobrigidaLisa Helena Fellini
- Sandra DeeSandy Stevens
- Bobby DarinTony
- Walter SlezakMaurice Clavell
- Brenda De BanzieMargaret Allison
- Rossana RoryAnna
- Ronald HowardSpencer
- Joel GreyBeagle
- Ronnie HaranSparrow