Some Like It Hot
1959, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
The movie too HOT for words!
In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Tony CurtisJoe (Josephine)
- Jack LemmonJerry (Daphne)
- Marilyn MonroeSugar Kane Kowalczyk
- George RaftSpats Colombo
- Pat O'BrienDetective Mulligan
- Joe E. BrownOsgood Fielding III
- Nehemiah PersoffLittle Bonaparte
- Joan ShawleeSweet Sue
- Billy GraySig Poliakoff
- George E. StoneToothpick Charlie
- Dave BarryBeinstock
- Mike MazurkiSpats' Henchman
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, Robert Thoeren, Michael Logan
- Budget
- $2.9M
- Box office
- $25M
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What Some Like It Hot is based on
Some Like It Hot is based on Fanfares of Love, a 1951 film.
Film · 1951
Fanfares of Love
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Some Like It Hot: quick answers
Is Some Like It Hot worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 4,053 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Some Like It Hot have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Some Like It Hot. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Some Like It Hot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Some Like It Hot yet.
Which OTT platform is Some Like It Hot on?
Some Like It Hot is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Some Like It Hot?
If you liked Some Like It Hot, try The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Heartbreakers, Stark Raving Mad.
Who directed Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot (1959) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe.
What is Some Like It Hot based on?
Some Like It Hot is based on Fanfares of Love, a 1951 film.