Some Like it Hot
Seen it?1964 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
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
- One for fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Turkish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Two musicians witness a mob hit and need to quickly find a way out of city. Their only opportunity comes in the form of joining an all-girl band as they prepare to leave on a tour. The two disguise themselves as women and struggle to keep their identities secret as the gangsters close in.
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 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hulki Saner
- Türkan ŞorayGülten
- İzzet GünayNaci
- Sadri AlışıkFikri
- Vahi Öz
- Mualla Sürer
- Mehmet Ali Akpınar
- Feridun Çölgeçen
- Asım Nipton
- Hasan Ceylan
- Ayla Aysun Sunal