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Irma la Douce

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1963 | 147 min | Romance, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it made about 5 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 Victor/Victoria or Pretty Woman, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1963: an older pace and style.

When a recently fired policeman falls in love with a French prostitute, he doesn't want her to be with other men, so he creates an alter-ego in order to become her only customer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Score. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $25 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 83K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Billy Wilder

  • Shirley MacLaineIrma La Douce
  • Jack LemmonNestor Patou
  • Lou JacobiMoustache
  • Bruce YarnellHippolyte
  • Herschel BernardiInspector Lefevre
  • Hope HolidayLolita
  • Joan ShawleeAmazon Annie
  • Grace Lee WhitneyKiki
  • Paul DubovAndre
  • Howard McNearConcierge