Kiss Me, Kate
Seen it?2003 | 144 min | Music, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
19 wins and 23 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- 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 132K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Hunt
- Brent BarrettFred Graham / Petruchio
- Rachel YorkLilli Vanessi / Katherine
- Michael BerresseBill Calhoun / Lucentio
- Nolan FrederickPaul
- Nicholas ColicosHarrison Howell
- Kaye BrownHattie