Man's Favorite Sport?
Seen it?1964 | 120 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 Pillow Talk or Wedding Crashers, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
Roger Willoughby is a renowned fishing expert, who, unbeknownst to his friends, co-workers, or boss, has never cast a line in his life. One day, he crosses paths with Abigail Paige, a sweetly annoying girl who has just badgered his boss into signing Roger up for an annual fishing tournament.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Hawks
- Rock HudsonRoger Willoughby
- Paula PrentissAbigail Page
- Maria PerschyIsolde 'Easy' Mueller
- John McGiverWilliam Cadwalader
- Charlene HoltTex Connors
- Roscoe KarnsMajor Phipps
- James WesterfieldPoliceman
- Norman AldenJohn Screaming Eagle
- Forrest LewisHarvey Skaggs
- Regis ToomeyBagley