

Adam's Rib
“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.
Where to watch Adam's Rib in United States
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Where is Adam's Rib streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM, Plex, Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib is a 1949 English-language comedy and romance film directed by George Cukor. The cast is led by Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM, Plex.
Adam's Rib was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 1949, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Cukor
- Writers
- Ruth Gordon, Garson Kanin
- Release date
- November 17, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Adam's Rib cast & crew
Adam's Rib was directed by George Cukor and written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin.
The cast features Spencer Tracy as Adam Bonner, Katharine Hepburn as Amanda Bonner, Judy Holliday as Doris Attinger, Tom Ewell as Warren Attinger, David Wayne as Kip Lurie, and Jean Hagen as Beryl Caighn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by George J. Folsey, and it was produced by Lawrence Weingarten.
Is Adam's Rib worth watching?
Adam's Rib holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 336 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Adam's Rib is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Adam's Rib
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Cast of Adam's Rib

Spencer Tracy
Adam Bonner

Katharine Hepburn
Amanda Bonner

Judy Holliday
Doris Attinger

Tom Ewell
Warren Attinger

David Wayne
Kip Lurie

Jean Hagen
Beryl Caighn

Hope Emerson
Olympia La Pere

Eve March
Grace

Clarence Kolb
Judge Reiser

Emerson Treacy
Jules Frikke

Polly Moran
Mrs. McGrath

Will Wright
Judge Marcasson
Adam's Rib — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Adam's Rib in United States?
Adam's Rib is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM, Plex, Mometu in United States.
▸Is Adam's Rib on YouTube TV?
Yes — Adam's Rib is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Adam's Rib in?
Adam's Rib is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Adam's Rib?
Adam's Rib runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Adam's Rib rated?
Adam's Rib is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 336 ratings.











