Lover Come Back
Seen it?1961 | 107 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pillow Talk, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$60 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Delbert Mann
- Rock HudsonJerry Webster
- Doris DayCarol Templeton
- Tony RandallPeter 'Pete' Ramsey
- Edie AdamsRebel Davis
- Jack OakieJ. Paxton Miller
- Jack KruschenDoctor Linus Tyler
- Ann B. DavisMillie, Carol's Secretary
- Joe FlynnHadley
- Howard St. JohnMr. John Brackett
- Karen NorrisKelly, Jerry's Secretary