Sex and the Single Girl
Seen it?1964 | 110 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 Some Like It Hot or Pillow Talk, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
A womanizing reporter for a sleazy tabloid magazine impersonates his hen-pecked neighbor in order to get an expose on renowned psychologist Helen Gurley Brown.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Quine
- Tony CurtisBob Weston
- Natalie WoodHelen Gurley Brown
- Henry FondaFrank Broderick
- Lauren BacallSylvia Broderick
- Mel FerrerRudy DeMeyer
- Fran JeffriesGretchen
- Leslie ParrishSusan
- Edward Everett HortonThe Chief
- Larry StorchMotorcycle Cop
- Stubby KayeHelen's Cabbie