Let's Make Love
Seen it?1960 | 119 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 How to Marry a Millionaire or Mary Poppins, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
When billionaire Jean-Marc Clement learns that he is to be satirized in an off-Broadway revue, he passes himself off as an actor playing him in order to get closer to the beautiful star of the show, Amanda Dell.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Cukor
- Marilyn MonroeAmanda Dell
- Yves MontandJean-Marc Clement
- Tony RandallAlexander Coffman
- Frankie VaughanTony Danton
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteGeorge Welch
- David BurnsOliver Burton
- Michael DavidDave Kerry
- Mara LynnLily Nyles
- Dennis King Jr.Abe Miller
- Joe BesserCharlie Lamont