Kiss Me Kate
Seen it?1953 | 109 min | Music, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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 Victor/Victoria or The Birdcage, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Sidney
- Kathryn GraysonLilli Vanessi, "Katherine"
- Howard KeelFred Graham, "Petruchio"
- Ann MillerLois Lane, "Bianca"
- Keenan WynnLippy
- Bobby Van"Gremio"
- Tommy RallBill Calhoun, "Lucentio"
- James WhitmoreSlug
- Kurt Kasznar"Baptista"
- Bob Fosse"Hortensio"
- Ron RandellCole Porter