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Seen it?1981 | 121 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and 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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A movie producer who made a huge flop tries to salvage his career by revamping his film as an erotic production, where its family-friendly star takes her top off.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Blake Edwards
- Julie AndrewsSally Miles
- William HoldenTim Culley
- Marisa BerensonMavis
- Larry HagmanDick Benson
- Robert LoggiaHerb Maskowitz
- Stuart MargolinGary Murdock
- Richard MulliganFelix Farmer
- Robert PrestonDr. Irving Finegarten
- Craig StevensWillard
- Loretta SwitPolly Reed