A Guide for the Married Man
Seen it?1967 | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 The Seven Year Itch or High Society, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
A man gives his friend a series of lessons on how to cheat on one's wife without being caught.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$7 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gene Kelly
- Walter MatthauPaul Manning
- Robert MorseEd Stander
- Inger StevensRuth Manning
- Sue Ane LangdonMrs. Johnson
- Claire KellyHarriet Stander
- Linda HarrisonMiss Stardust
- Elaine DevryJocelyn Montgomery
- Michael RomanoffMaitre D'Hotel
- Jason WingreenMr. Johnson
- Fred HollidayParty Guest