Teacher's Pet
Seen it?1958 | 120 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% 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 Broadcast News or His Girl Friday, 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 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The rugged editor of a city newspaper poses as a journalism student and flirts with the professor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Seaton
- Clark GableJames Gannon
- Doris DayErica Stone
- Gig YoungDr. Hugo Pine
- Mamie Van DorenPeggy DeFore
- Nick AdamsBarney Kovac
- Peter BaldwinHarold Miller
- Marion RossKaty Fuller
- Charles LaneRoy
- Jack AlbertsonGuide
- Florenz AmesJ. L. Ballentine