Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 40/100
Total warning time: 5m 45s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (2m 55s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:10:30 - 00:11:00] Suggestive dialogue about women's legs and appearances.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:45:20 - 00:46:30] Cross-dressing scenes with men dressed as women, including some suggestive behavior.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:20:15 - 01:21:30] Flirtatious behavior and innuendos between characters.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (1m 20s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:15] Characters drinking alcohol in a social setting.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:05:10 - 01:06:00] Characters shown drinking champagne at a party.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (1m 20s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:05:20 - 00:06:10] Mild violence with a brief scene of a mob hit.
- 🟢 10/100 [00:55:30 - 00:56:00] Slapstick comedy with mild physical humor.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:15:40 - 00:15:45] Mild language with a use of 'damn'.
- 🟢 10/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:25] Use of 'hell' in a casual context.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Some Like It Hot' (1959)?
A: The movie follows two musicians, Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon), who witness a mob hit and disguise themselves as women to escape the gangsters by joining an all-female band. Along the way, Joe falls for the band's singer, Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), while Jerry is pursued by a wealthy suitor, leading to comedic and chaotic situations.
A: The movie follows two musicians, Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon), who witness a mob hit and disguise themselves as women to escape the gangsters by joining an all-female band. Along the way, Joe falls for the band's singer, Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), while Jerry is pursued by a wealthy suitor, leading to comedic and chaotic situations.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Some Like It Hot'?
A: The film stars Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, Tony Curtis as Joe (Josephine), Jack Lemmon as Jerry (Daphne), and George Raft as Spats Colombo, one of the gangsters.
A: The film stars Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, Tony Curtis as Joe (Josephine), Jack Lemmon as Jerry (Daphne), and George Raft as Spats Colombo, one of the gangsters.
Q: Why is 'Some Like It Hot' considered a classic?
A: The film is celebrated for its sharp humor, brilliant performances—especially by Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon—and its clever cross-dressing premise. Directed by Billy Wilder, it remains one of the greatest comedies of all time, praised for its wit, timing, and enduring appeal.
A: The film is celebrated for its sharp humor, brilliant performances—especially by Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon—and its clever cross-dressing premise. Directed by Billy Wilder, it remains one of the greatest comedies of all time, praised for its wit, timing, and enduring appeal.
Q: What awards did 'Some Like It Hot' win?
A: The film won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design (Black-and-White) and received nominations for Best Actor (Jack Lemmon), Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography (Black-and-White). It has since been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest American comedies.
A: The film won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design (Black-and-White) and received nominations for Best Actor (Jack Lemmon), Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography (Black-and-White). It has since been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest American comedies.
Q: Is 'Some Like It Hot' based on a true story?
A: No, the movie is not based on a true story. It is a fictional comedy inspired by the 1935 French film 'Fanfare of Love,' which was adapted from a German story. The screenplay was written by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, who crafted an original and hilarious take on the premise.
A: No, the movie is not based on a true story. It is a fictional comedy inspired by the 1935 French film 'Fanfare of Love,' which was adapted from a German story. The screenplay was written by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, who crafted an original and hilarious take on the premise.
