Adam's Rib
1949, English. Directed by George Cukor.
It's The Hilarious Answer To Who Wears The Pants!
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Adam's Rib isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George CukorDirector
- Spencer TracyAdam Bonner
- Katharine HepburnAmanda Bonner
- Judy HollidayDoris Attinger
- Tom EwellWarren Attinger
- David WayneKip Lurie
- Jean HagenBeryl Caighn
- Hope EmersonOlympia La Pere
- Eve MarchGrace
- Clarence KolbJudge Reiser
- Emerson TreacyJules Frikke
- Polly MoranMrs. McGrath
- Will WrightJudge Marcasson
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ruth Gordon, Garson Kanin
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $9.5M
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Adam's Rib: quick answers
Is Adam's Rib worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 353 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Adam's Rib?
Adam's Rib runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Adam's Rib have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Adam's Rib. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Adam's Rib parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Adam's Rib is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Adam's Rib on?
Adam's Rib isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Adam's Rib?
If you liked Adam's Rib, try Mr. & Mrs. Smith, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy.
Who directed Adam's Rib?
Adam's Rib (1949) was directed by George Cukor and stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday.