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Poster for The Knack... and How to Get It

The Knack... and How to Get It

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1965 | 85 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With 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 There's Something About Mary, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1965: an older pace and style.

A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Serendipitously, the men meet up with a new girl in town, as well as a friendly lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Cinematography, Black and White. Also nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 5 BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Lester

  • Rita TushinghamNancy Jones
  • Ray BrooksTolen
  • Michael CrawfordColin
  • Donal DonnellyTom
  • William DexterDress Shop Owner
  • Charles DyerMan in Photo Booth
  • Margot ThomasFemale Teacher
  • John BluthalAngry Father
  • Wensley PitheyTeacher
  • Frank SiemanSurveyor