Good Neighbor Sam
Seen it?1964 | 130 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Swift
- Jack LemmonSam Bissel
- Romy SchneiderJanet Lagerlof
- Dorothy ProvineMinerva Bissel
- Mike ConnorsHoward Ebbets
- Edward AndrewsMr. Burke
- Louis NyeReinhold Shiffner
- Robert Q. LewisEarl
- Joyce JamesonHotel Prostitute
- Anne SeymourIrene
- Charles LaneJack Bailey