Indiscreet
Seen it?1958 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 Barefoot in the Park, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Anna Kalman is an accomplished actress who has given up hope of finding the man of her dreams. While talking about this subject with her sister, in walks Philip Adams and she realizes that this is the charming, smart, and handsome man she has been waiting for.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- Cary GrantPhilip Adams
- Ingrid BergmanAnna Kalman
- Cecil ParkerAlfred Munson
- Phyllis CalvertMrs. Margaret Munson
- David KossoffCarl Banks
- Megs JenkinsDoris Banks
- Michael AnthonyOscar
- David CooteCharles
- Martin BoddeyAlbert
- Robert DesmondYoung Man (uncredited)