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Adam's Rib

1949·Movie·NR·101 min·7.1(336)

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.

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Where to watch Adam's Rib in United States

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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
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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

Spencer Tracy

Adam Bonner

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Amanda Bonner

Judy Holliday

Judy Holliday

Doris Attinger

Tom Ewell

Tom Ewell

Warren Attinger

David Wayne

David Wayne

Kip Lurie

Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

Beryl Caighn

Hope Emerson

Hope Emerson

Olympia La Pere

Eve March

Eve March

Grace

Clarence Kolb

Clarence Kolb

Judge Reiser

Emerson Treacy

Emerson Treacy

Jules Frikke

Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Mrs. McGrath

Will Wright

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.

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